Finance Business Partner

I am working exclusively with a high-growth fintech organisation that is transforming how financial institutions deliver digital private market strategies. With operations across 18 countries and partnerships with leading global financial institutions, this business provides an AI-powered, white-label operating system enabling the aggregation, structuring, distribution, administration and reporting of private assets and are looking for a switched on finance Business Partner.

As part of continued expansion, they are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Finance Business Partner based in Cardiff, to report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in financial reporting, strengthening controls, enhancing commercial insight, and supporting strategic decision-making across the group.

The Role based in Cardiff (Hybrid)

As a Finance Business Partner & Commercial Support

• Partner with the CFO and department heads on annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
• Deliver robust financial analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Lead product profitability and margin analysis to inform pricing and investment decisions
• Enhance KPI dashboards and performance metrics aligned to company strategy

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
• Oversee statutory reporting and tax filings across the group
• Own core finance processes including journals, ledgers, reconciliations, payment runs and expenses
• Strengthen and develop the financial controls framework
• Lead cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Support international reporting requirements
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors and banking partners

Operational Finance

• Drive continuous improvement and automation of finance processes and reporting
• Support board and investor reporting alongside the CFO

About You

We're looking for a commercially focused finance professional with strong technical foundations and experience operating within a high-growth, international environment.

Essential:

• Significant experience in management accounting and finance business partnering
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, planning and financial modelling expertise
• Experience in product profitability and commercial performance reporting
• Experience supporting or working within an international group structure
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with balance sheet and P&L ownership
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with in private markets
• Fund accounting exposure
• Experience in a high-growth technology business
• Exposure to US accounting standards
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation to enhance reporting efficiency

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

What's on Offer

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Your birthday off
• Flexible working policy
• Private medical cover
• Competitive pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development

If you're looking to step into a visible, commercially impactful finance role within an ambitious international fintech, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.