Senior Finance Business Partner

We give you a world of potential

It’s an exciting time to join Computershare’s EMEA Share Plans business as we undergo a period of transformative growth! We are continuing to integrate our Equatex business and upgrade clients to a new software platform alongside the transition of business functions to our target operating model. All of this whilst navigating the challenges of Brexit.

We are focused on growing our business externally and the transformation reflects our investment and commitment to this. We are looking for an individual who is open to growing with us, whilst benefiting their own development and taking on new opportunities as they arise.

Whilst this role can be performed remotely, there will be an expectation of fairly regular travel to our Bristol headquarters.

A role you will love

The Senior Finance Business Partner role is focussed on supporting growth and optimising efficiency. The role will specifically be supporting functional directors and senior management team including the EMEA Operations Director and Global Product Director and involve business performance analysis and recommendations - operational efficiency, investment appraisal and synergy realisation.

This role is required to gather a range of data from multiple sources, perform complex data manipulation and provide analysis of findings to stakeholders throughout the business. The individual should be a key point of contact for EMEA management in relation to business performance and financial planning.

Some other key responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and make recommendations on investment and growth opportunities
• Responsible for highlighting sensitivities & risks and delivering timely, accurate and granular reporting and commentary of performance, linking business drivers to actual spend and forecast
• Collaborate with the Functional heads to determine their financial information needs and produce efficient solutions to meet these needs (e.g. reporting of cost reductions, headcount tracking, KPIs etc.) and educate and support the Functions as appropriate
• Cyclical deliverables such as annual budget, monthly reporting and quarterly forecasts
• Liaise with the Accounting team to ensure the management accounts accurately reflect the performance of the Functions
• Reconcile data, identify root causes for discrepancies and make recommendations for change
• Provide data and reports for a range of compliance, risk and audit requirements
• Provide input into key accounting and judgement areas as required

What will you bring to the role?

You will be a qualified finance professional ideally with experience of business partnering role within a commercial environment.

You will have a blend of technical expertise and communication skills that will enable you to partner with senior executives across our Plans business. An inquisitive, analytical and logical thinker you will have experience in data manipulation and be adapt at presenting to different audiences.

Some other key skills that you’ll bring

• Demonstrable knowledge of corporate business context with commercial and business acumen
• Experience of using financial systems to support business decision making (budgeting, forecasting & modelling)
• Sound knowledge of applicable regulation
• Experienced in managing own workload as well as working in a team environment

A company to be proud of

Computershare (ASX:CPU) is a world leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across 21 different countries delivering expertise to over 25,000 clients. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of the world of opportunities we have available. With infinite possibilities, we could take you anywhere. #worldofpotential

Rewards designed for you

Employee Share Plan.Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you’ll increase your investment when you receive a generous company contribution towards additional shares.

Health and Wellbeing.Our health and wellbeing rewards can be tailored to support you and your family.

Save for Your Future.We will support you along your retirement savings journey.

Paid time away from work.Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.

Employee Discounts.We’ve partnered with other organisations to offer you extra savings. Enjoy discounts with banks, car manufacturers, on flights, accommodation, and days out as well as with many big brand shops.

Extra Rewards.From tuition reimbursement to cash bonus recruitment referral programs, our comprehensive benefits package offers a multitude of options.

Compensation salary + excellent company pension + training & development + flexible working hours + 25 days holiday + great working culture in a supportive team environment

A diverse and inclusive place to work

Computershare celebrates the diversity of our people, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers’ needs to allow us to drive better outcomes.

We are happy to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email us at TalentAcquisition@computershare.com detailing your requirements and contact information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Covid-secure

We’ve kept our business running during the pandemic by moving most of our employees to remote working, and by creating and maintaining a safe environment for those people who need to be in the office. We carefully limit the amount of people at our locations and ensure that those who cannot work remotely are kept safe with proper distancing and protective equipment.

In most circumstances we are currently performing interviews, assessments, and background checks online to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Should you be successful in securing a role and it can be performed from home, we will arrange for equipment to be sent to you and your onboarding and training will be provided remotely.