At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and analysis to support Medivet's growth and investment plans.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven company dedicated to exceptional pet care and ambitious growth.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on career progression and impactful work.
- Why this job: Influence key business decisions and shape the future of a leading veterinary group.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and experience in finance business partnering required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Support Centre / Hybrid
Reporting to the UK Finance Director, you'll act as the strategic finance lead supporting Medivet's UK growth and investment agenda. Working closely with our Partnerships and Operations teams, you'll provide insightful financial analysis, commercial challenge and investment appraisal to support key business decisions and ensure our growth plans deliver sustainable value. This is a highly visible role, offering the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, shape investment decisions and contribute directly to the delivery of Medivet's Three-Year Plan.
What You'll Be Doing
- Act as the lead Finance Business Partner for Medivet's Partnership team, supporting our ambition to become a 100% partnership business through strategic financial analysis, modelling, valuations and investment appraisal.
- Partner with the Director of Partnerships, Network Directors and wider stakeholders to drive commercial performance, support partnership growth opportunities and maximise value creation across the Partnership Plan.
- Lead financial reporting for the Partnership pillar of the Value Creation Plan, providing insight on performance, risks and opportunities.
- Provide financial leadership for Medivet's UK capital investment programme, including greenfield developments, practice relocations, estate improvements and clinical equipment investments.
- Ensure investment decisions are supported by robust business cases, effective governance and clear return-on-investment measures, while monitoring post-investment performance and benefits realisation.
- Support the delivery of the UK budget and Three-Year Plan through forecasting, scenario planning and commercial analysis.
- Build strong relationships across Finance, Partnerships and Operations, acting as a trusted adviser and influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insight.
What you’ll bring
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience in finance business partnering within a complex, multi-site or fast-paced environment.
- Strong financial modelling, investment appraisal and business case development skills.
- Experience of capital investment analysis and performance tracking.
- Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to challenge constructively to drive better business outcomes.
Why Join Medivet
At Medivet, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Joining us means becoming part of a business with ambitious growth plans, a strong purpose and a commitment to delivering exceptional care to pets and clients across the UK.
Senior Finance Business Partner in Watford employer: Medivet
Medivet is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding care for pets and clients. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to sustainable growth, Medivet provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
