Job Title: FP&A Finance Business Partner
Location: Manchester / Hybrid (2 days in the office)
About the Job
We're looking for an FP&A Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at Escode. In this role, you'll work closely with business leaders across the organisation, helping them understand performance, identify opportunities and make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability.
This is more than a traditional FP&A role. You'll combine financial expertise with data analytics, business partnering and continuous improvement, using insight to influence strategy and support key commercial decisions. You'll also play an important role in improving reporting, forecasting and the use of automation and AI to improve efficiency, enhance reporting capabilities and support better business outcomes.
Escode is a global leader in technology resilience and software escrow, helping organisations manage complex software supply chains through software verification and escrow solutions. As an independent business, we ensure business-critical software and source code are secure, accessible, and ready when it matters, reducing risk and strengthening resilience before issues arise. With over 40 years of experience, Escode pioneered the software escrow category in 1988, recognising the growing technology dependence of businesses and the need for a safety mechanism. We are proud to set industry standards and shape its direction, providing unparalleled expertise and reliability. Take a look at our website here to learn more about Escode: https://www.escode.com
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, challenge and support decision making.
- Own and coordinate the development, maintenance and delivery of financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy, transparency and alignment with business objectives.
- Deliver meaningful analysis and performance reporting that drives business value.
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities through financial and operational data.
- Support Executive Leadership Team and Board reporting.
- Improve reporting processes, data quality and analytical capabilities across the business.
- Explore opportunities to leverage automation, AI and data analytics to enhance efficiency and insight.
Skills
- Qualified Accountant with relevant FP&A and/or Finance Business Partnering experience.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight.
- Stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI and financial modelling tools.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest and experience in using AI and automation to improve reporting, analysis and decision making.
We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work Escode does.
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FP&A Finance Business Partner employer: Escode
At Escode, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Manchester with hybrid working options, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits that enhance their overall experience. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values diversity and flexibility, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution is recognised.
