Finance Business Partner - Technology

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.   

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. 

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.   

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for… 

A bit about the role 

We are looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support the Technology function at Allwyn, playing a key role in shaping financial decision-making across a significant and evolving portfolio of Technology investment and change initiatives. 

This role sits at the centre of Technology and Finance, providing clear insight, robust challenge and forward-looking analysis to senior stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving better investment decisions, improving cost transparency and ensuring Technology spend is well understood, actively managed and aligned to business priorities. 

Working closely with Technology leadership (Director level), you will bring structure and clarity to a complex cost base, spanning projects, suppliers and ongoing operations, enabling the function to prioritise effectively and maximise value from its investment. 

What you’ll be doing 

Business Partnering 

• Act as a key finance partner to Technology stakeholders, providing clear insight, commercial challenge and decision support on priorities, investments and trade-offs 

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive accountability for financial performance 

• Support Technology leadership in understanding cost drivers, risks and opportunities across the portfolio 

Planning & Forecasting 

• Own the budgeting and reforecasting processes for Technology cost centres, ensuring assumptions are robust, transparent and aligned to business priorities 

• Drive improved forecast accuracy through active engagement with stakeholders and clear tracking of risks and opportunities 

• Provide ongoing visibility of performance (actuals vs forecast), highlighting key variances and actions required 

Technology Cost Management & Control 

• Bring structure and control to a complex cost base spanning projects, suppliers and ongoing operations 

• Improve cost transparency across Technology spend, enabling clearer understanding and better decision-making 

• Ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting, maintaining strong financial discipline across the function 

• Support month-end close and ensure financial outputs are robust and well understood 

Commercial & Strategic Support 

• Provide financial input and challenge on Technology initiatives, including business cases, investment decisions and prioritisation 

• Support the development of cost frameworks, models and tools to enable more consistent and informed decision-making 

• Analyse contractor, supplier and licence spend to identify cost optimisation opportunities and improve efficiency 

Reporting & Insights 

• Develop clear, concise and high-quality reporting packs (including actuals vs forecast, risks and opportunities, and spend outlook) 

• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders 

• Continually improve reporting and insight to enhance visibility, transparency and decision-making across Technology 

What experience we’re looking for 

Qualified accountant 

• Experience of working in Technology environments is a big plus 

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with ability to translate data into clear insights 

• Strong experience working with large, complex datasets to drive analysis and decision-making 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations

• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance colleagues 

• Ability to work independently, create own priorities and manage upwards accordingly 

• Presentation skills and experience influencing business stakeholders

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change frequently 

• Displays excellent attention to detail 

• Understanding of Lottery/Gaming industry beneficial 

• Use of Enterprise Financial Systems such as forecasting and data visualisation tools. SAP/SAC a plus.

About us 

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet. 

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

• Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license. 

• Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date. 

• Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins.. 

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre 

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities. 

Benefits 

• Company Bonus Scheme 

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 

• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) 

• Single Private Health Cover 

• Complimentary Private Medical 

• Income Protection

• Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes. 

• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) 

• Wellness Allowance £500 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounted Health Assessments 

• Volunteering Days 

• Matched Funding 

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. 

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at  View email address on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com and we’ll be happy to help.