Finance Business Partner - FTC

The Digital Catapult Finance Team has an opening for an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months based in London, King's Cross. The Finance Business Partner will work closely with Project Managers and support them with financial forecasting, timely & accurate reporting whilst helping to manage spend within budget.

We are looking for a smart and creative Finance Business Partner with excellent communications skills to own the monthly forecasting cycle, improve forecasting and reporting structures and to provide enhanced business insights, while ensuring the highest level of financial controllership. The role will act as a bridge between the operational business and the Finance function.

This role is suitable for a professionally qualified candidate with prior business partnering, financial analysis or FP&A experience. It is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, fast paced organisation that is at the forefront of the digital technology sector.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong financial and analytical acumen, comfortable with ambiguity and possess the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Digital Catapult has a hybrid working model, and in addition to working from home you will also be expected to attend the office around 2-3 days a week, depending on certain meetings to attend, build relationships, etc.

What You'll Do (Duties)

• Business partner with the Project Managers and the broader Programme Delivery Team to provide support with financial forecasting and reporting.
• Own the monthly forecasting and reporting cycle.
• Develop and improve forecasting and reporting structures that capture the financial complexity of large-scale projects with multiple workstreams.
• Provide analytical support on a range of ad-hoc / cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Co-own the monthly preparation and reporting of project P&L actuals together with the Senior Financial Accountant.
• Continuously assess and improve the effectiveness of processes and tools in our growing organisation.
• Maintain the highest level of financial controllership.

Deadline for Applications: 15th December 2024

• Professional qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA etc.) with relevant PQE in finance business partnering, financial analysis or FP&A.
• Strong analytical & financial modelling skills, with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to deliver to deadlines within a fast paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to communicate effectively and engage constructively with non-finance colleagues at all levels across different departments.
• Strong experience using standard software including Excel, PowerPoint, knowledge of accounting systems such as SAP desirable.
• A self-starter that enjoys taking initiative and has a desire to exceed expectations.
• Monitors and maintains financial records in line with requirements for compliance and audit. Assists with identifying and calculating process, service, project and component costs for financial planning and budgeting. Collates financial data and reports for analysis and to facilitate decision-making.
• Builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions. Collects and uses feedback from stakeholders to help measure effectiveness.
• Conducts advanced modelling activities for significant change programmes and across multiple business functions. Plans own modelling activities, selecting appropriate techniques and the correct level of detail for meeting assigned objectives. May contribute to discussions about the choice of modelling approach.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here. 

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

• We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.