Finance Business Partner - Liverpool, L3 1BG in Hawarden

Responsibilities

Are you a Finance Business Partner eager to advance in your career, with a leading global organisation? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team, focused on partnering with the Advisory & SME business segment within the Commercial Risk business, to conduct strategic financial planning, decision making in relation to commercial cost-benefit analysis, and support Aon corporate objectives related to working capital, return-on-invested-capital, free cash flow, organic revenue and margin expansion. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to be based in either our Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool office, with a balance of home and office working.

What the day will look like

• As the interface and liaison between the Finance function and the business, the Business Partner will oversee month end reporting, lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes and maintain ongoing conversations with business leaders to influence the business agenda and decisions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with senior executives within the solution line, coordinating all finance initiatives for those business divisions, including active participation in their Executive Committees.
• Provide strategic analysis, forward looking guidance and challenge to the annual and long-term plans that contribute to the commercial development of the business units.
• Monitor the financial performance of business divisions, providing regular updates on important measures and projects to senior executives and the Finance Director each month.
• Continuously develop and implement key performance measures, including trend analysis and other operational data to provide insightful and challenging contribution to the overall running of the business.
• Partner with the EMEA Finance Centre and other teams to deliver analysis and insights to influence the business and drive financial performance.
• Collaborate with the EMEA Finance Centre on month end close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for local, regional, and global partners.
• Ensure the business adheres to and actively manages the revenue recognition policies and financial control procedures in line with its responsibilities as the first line of defense.
• Coach and mentor Finance Analysts within the EMEA Finance Centre to assist them in the progression of their roles and prepare them for advancement.
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Ability to understand the business and communicate the wider financial impact of business decision making to senior executives and governance committees.
• Strong financial competence and commercial awareness including demonstrated experience in business collaboration.
• Experience of working in a financial services regulated environment preferred but not essential.
• Experience in preparing management reports and budgets, revenue recognition, cost benefit analysis, financial controls, budgeting and reporting.
• The ability to effectively influence and challenge senior executives.
• A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication and presentation skills in order to influence both Finance and non-Finance senior executives.
• Expert at building and managing relationships.
• Strong Excel skills.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.