Strategic Finance Partner: Insight, Forecasting & Growth in Abingdon

About Us

Gigaclear is a leading alternative operator of rural full fibre broadband networks in the UK. Gigaclear is proud to be transforming digital connectivity in rural Britain. Founded on a simple idea that communities outside major towns and cities deserve world-class broadband. We design, build and operate ultrafast, full fibre networks where they are needed most. We are proud to be named as Rural ISP of the Year in 2025 at the UK Fibre Awards and named a Top Employer 2026.

Gigaclear was founded over 15 years ago and has vast experience in helping to level up the digital divide that exists between rural and urban areas. Our commitment to take fibre further means people living in these often hard-to-reach areas are able to take advantage of all the social, educational and economic benefits that full fibre is already delivering in the larger towns and cities. Our fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network stretches across more than 26 counties in the South West, the Midlands and the South East and is growing, offering customers a truly world-class product to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Our approach is guided by our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: Empowering communities with brilliant broadband

Our Vision: Connected Communities

Our Values: Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple.

Job Summary:

The Finance Business Partner will closely work to support the business and senior leaders to provide meaningful financial insight and strategic guidance. This is a commercially focused role where you will help influence decision-making, support performance improvement and ensure robust financial planning across a key business area.

A strong and influential communicator, you will be able to provide recommendations and challenge decision making to achieve our goals. You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and work in partnership with the business areas towards financial success through collaboration, analysis, and strategic insight.

Key Accountability & Responsibilities:

• Provision, management and delivery of the monthly management accounts, annual budgets and forecasting.
• Provide detailed financial insights to support business decisions, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the financial viability of new initiatives and support long-term business planning.
• Collaborate with department managers to control costs, improve operational efficiency, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes to improve reporting and business performance.
• Provide financial support and analysis for business projects, including capital expenditure and post-implementation reviews.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, highlighting areas for improvement and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders, influencing and supporting business decisions.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and strategic incentives across the business.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A qualified accountant holding a recognised qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with proven experience within a similar Finance Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modelling.
• High analytical skills, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues, analyse problems and develop effective solutions.
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm.
• Comfortable working in a team, equally adept at working with finance and other colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible approach to working.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities:

• We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills.
• Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution.
• Income protection & life assurance.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice.
• Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System.
• Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions.
• Flexible working environment.
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events.