Lead Finance Business Partner
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Summary
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Reporting Line: Head of Finance Business Partnering - Transformation
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
Closing Date: 28th April 2026
What to expect
As a Lead Finance Partner, you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering Transformation manager.
The Lead Finance Partner – Finance Business Partnering is a key member of the Finance Business Partnering team, responsible for the delivery of functional strategies, always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.
The Lead Finance Partner – Finance Business Partnering will partner their respective business area for all aspects of Commercial Finance activities including cost modelling, business case financials, management accounts and forecasting. The role will be the point of contact for the Business units they support, providing honest challenge and support to deliver the Annual Business Plan and Transformation Plan.
They will drive a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance across their teams, delivery and decision-making.
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
- Up to 18% individual performance based – incentive scheme
- Car allowance
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Income protection after 12 months service
- Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
Qualifications.
- CIMA/ACA/ACCA/Equivalent Finance Qualification
Experience
- Experienced People Manager with proven experience collaborating with peers and senior managers, to contribute to the development of, and deliver, a functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Substantial experience in establishing successful, cross-functional, stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to achieve key objectives.
- Experience in working with accounting, reporting and forecasting systems (or equivalent) and in a business model that includes ‘Shared Services’ support.
- Experience in building robust business partnering relationships with key stakeholders.
- Clear experience of owning and managing workload and deadlines, with clear communication skills to manage and prioritise workloads and deadlines.
- Experience of balancing using financial analysis to shape decisions and provide assurance.
Skills and Capabilities
- An enabler who can speak with knowledge and confidence in their subject matter, guiding their team to success.