Finance Business Partner

Vertex Associates are proud to be partnering with a London based Tech organisation in hiring a Finance Business Partner. The Finance Business Partner (FBP) will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance by providing insightful analysis and strategic support to the Sales team. The FBP will act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between finance and sales functions to help achieve revenue goals and enhance profitability through financial planning, analysis, and decision support.

Duties and responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Planning:

• Collaborate with the Sales team to forecast and manage the sales pipeline and revenue targets, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals.
• Perform variance analysis, evaluating actual vs. forecasted performance to identify key drivers of revenue and profitability.
• Develop and maintain sales KPI reports, highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.

Strategic Support:

• Support strategic initiatives, such as pricing models, sales incentives, and promotional strategies, ensuring financial viability and alignment with overall company objectives.
• Work closely with Sales leaders to identify potential revenue streams and assess the financial impact of new business opportunities.
• Provide recommendations for resource allocation, investment prioritization, and cost management within the Sales department.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the Sales division, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with broader company financial plans.
• Conduct periodic re-forecasting to capture changes in market conditions or strategic direction, presenting implications to senior management.

Decision Support:

• Serve as the go-to financial advisor for the Sales team, delivering actionable insights and robust financial modeling.
• Prepare business cases for sales initiatives, evaluating ROI and advising on risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Sales to develop and implement sales targets, commission structures, and performance measurement frameworks.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a finance liaison to sales leaders, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative approach to achieving business objectives.
• Present financial insights to senior management and Sales stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Experience:

• Excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to operate and influence at all levels within the organisation
• Focussed on execution with a positive, pragmatic attitude and willing to take a “hands on approach” when required
• The ability to identify root cause issues and recommend/implement system and process changes

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