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Finance Business Partner

Compass Group UK&I

Job Description

Finance Business Partner - Enterprise Transformation Programme
Hybrid - 2-3 days in Birmingham office Up to £70,000 per annum dependent on experience
Benefits Include:
  • Private medical
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Travel throughout the UK & Ireland
  • Aviva DigiCare+
  • Perks at Work access
  • Free meals onsite
  • Employee Assistance Programme
Reporting into the Director of Enterprise Transformation the Finance Business Partner will manage the financial aspects of Compass Group's large-scale transformation initiatives, including the OS2.0 programme. As Finance Business Partner you will ensure the programme operates within budget, develop investment cases, track benefits realisation, and serve as the key financial link between the programme and Central Finance.
This role requires strong financial oversight, governance, and collaboration with programme managers, senior leadership, and Central Finance to support informed decision-making.
The Finance Business Partner will be responsibilities for
  • Financial Management: overseeing programme budgets, address variances, and maintain financial discipline across all workstreams.
  • Investment Cases: Developing and presenting detailed investment cases aligned with business objectives.
  • Benefits Realisation: Tracking and measuring financial and non-financial benefits, providing regular updates to leadership.
  • Governance: Ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong governance, and aligning with central finance policies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the liaison between the transformation programme and Central Finance, ensuring alignment and transparency.
The successful Finance Business Partner will have:
  • 7+ years experience in finance, with experience in large-scale transformation programmes.
  • Expertise in financial planning, budget management, and investment case development.
  • Strong financial modelling, governance, and leadership skills.
  • Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience preferred.
If you're a strategic finance professional with a passion for transformation, apply now to shape the financial success of this critical programme.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/1110/501300/52685729/SU
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!

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