Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner

Department: Client Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cheltenham

Reporting To: Head of Corporate Finance

The Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) is a critical link between the Corporate Finance Department and the rest of the business. The SFBP will lead a team who provide financial insight and strategic analysis to help ensure financial health is maintained and to support business development. This role requires an in depth understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, line management experience and the ability to communicate collaboratively and effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

This role is responsible for the delivery of effective business partnering for both PCIS and PMA.

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss reports including variance analysis and performance metrics.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet packs documenting key performance metrics and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to report on and forecast business performance and evaluate potential scenarios.
• Ensure commercial pricing models are maintained and meet the requirement of the business.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities and other strategic initiatives.

• Lead the annual budgeting process for Polo Works, working closely with cost and profit centre owners to develop budgets that are underpinned by clearly defined assumptions and are understood by all stakeholders.
• Prepare strategic long‑term financial plans and forecasts as required.
• Produce rolling twelve‑month forecasts monthly.
• Produce cash flow reporting and forecasts on a weekly basis.

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand and support their financial needs and challenges, working with the Finance Operations Manager to ensure these are met.
• Provide strategic insight to senior managers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Vertical Leads and Project Managers / Project Leads, offering insights and recommendations to drive financial performance.
• Ensure finance respond to one‑off, ad‑hoc requests from the business in a timely fashion.
• Other ad‑hoc projects and tasks as required.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ensures finance meet the needs of the business and adapts to change.
• Able to explain financial data clearly and concisely.
• Able to influence the business and build relationships.

• Corporate Finance team.
• Profit and cost centre owners.
• Directors.
• Marco Group stakeholders.

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and pioneering workplace that values diversity and continuous growth.
• Encourage open communication, mutual respect, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Recognise achievements and address team concerns to maintain a supportive and positive workplace, with emphasis on colleague well‑being.

• Lead and motivate team members to achieve performance goals.
• Set clear expectations, conduct regular check‑ins, and provide constructive feedback.
• Address underperformance and recognise excellence.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction to integrate new hires effectively.
• Manage schedules and approve leave requests while ensuring operational balance.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous learning through career development and succession planning, empowering your team to unlock their full potential.

• Bridge communication between senior management and the team.
• Foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and conduct regular, effective team meetings.
• Facilitate change through personal commitment and support of organisational initiatives.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to present financial information to non‑financial audiences in an understandable way.

Skilled in conflict resolution and influencing…