Head of Finance Business Partnering COO Office - 12 month Fixed Term Contract in Manchester

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The Head of Finance Business Partnering is a senior finance business partner responsible for providing strategic insight, transformation support, and robust financial oversight to the Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and their leadership team. This role plays a critical part in monitoring, analysing, and managing the COO cost base, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the wider transformation agenda across the Group.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team in conducting variance analysis, cost monitoring, trend analysis, and early-warning indicators across key financial measures and expense categories, including providing clear narrative and recommendations.
• Produce high-quality insights from large datasets (Oracle, OneStream), transforming data into meaningful analysis that informs decision-making.
• Identify and champion opportunities to automate and streamline existing processes, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
• Strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and monthly review processes to support a more structured, lean, and transparent operating model.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with budget holders, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support effective cost management.
• Act as the primary Finance representative at Management & Support Function forums, providing oversight of deals, spend approvals, CMF reviews, and cost governance activities.
• Own the coordination of the budgeting and forecasting cycle for the COO perimeter, ensuring alignment with Group Finance processes.
• Provide guidance on key metrics, KPIs, budgeting methodologies, and financial expectations.
• Support strategic evaluation of options to reshape the technology estate and broader COO cost base, including assessing risks, benefits, and financial implications.
• Collaborate with the Group Transformation Programme (COMPASS) and project leads to ensure a consistent, integrated approach to financial oversight.

Experience & Competencies

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 8+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience as a Technology Finance Business Partner or equivalent senior Finance role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards and financial governance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modelling and complex analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with proven experience business partnering senior and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational capability, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with a diligent, structured approach to analysis and reporting.
• Confident in challenging assumptions and supporting strategic change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement in decision-making.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute.