Job Description

Overview

Supported by the Corporate Finance Business Partner Analyst, the Finance Business Partner will provide financial support across multiple key parts of the CIPS Business (One Revenue stream, totalling approx. 13m or 32% of CIPS total revenue and 9m or 22% of CIPS total costs), across various regions and departments, for the Key Responsibilities set out below. The Finance Business Partner needs to have transferrable skills, so that this role can support different parts of the business, in line with the needs of CIPS and/or to balance work appropriately amongst the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Production of accurate monthly P&Ls for areas supported, in line with the Month end timetable. Communication of key drivers of results, variances and risks/opportunities to key Stakeholders and for Month End reporting Monthly reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts and timely follow up of reconciling items. Global Process owner for the Revenue streams supported, to work with Regional Finance Managers to ensure consistent, adequate processes and controls are in place globally Responsible for the co-ordination and consolidation of the CIPS global monthly financial results across CIPs. This will include communication of timetable and any key guidance, ensuring the timelines are met, liaising with Regional finance teams, and consolidation and reporting of Monthly results (Revenue, Profit and Cashflow) with key explanations to the Head of Finance and CFO. Maintenance of Group Reporting from Sage, to support month end process/reporting, including co-ordination of changes required for new regions. Co-ordination and production of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts with key stakeholders for areas supported, to ensure accurate and balanced forecasts are submitted in line with Forecast/Budget timetable. Collaboration with wider Finance Team to prepare schedules, reports and draft accounts information for the UK annual financial statements and audit thereof, complying with the Year End Finance Timetable. Finance representation on key CIPS projects and new proposals, ensuring strong financial management. Provide business and financial support to business areas as required. Updating the wider Finance Team on latest regulatory requirements and the ensuing impact on CIPS Group. Assess finance training needs both within finance and among the wider business, help development and deliver training material to address any gaps and increase the financial awareness of key stakeholders. Review and seek to improve finance systems, procedures and reporting to make management information production more efficient and accurate. Support any system developments, testing, and roll out. Effectively manage and develop Direct Report(s).
This role is ideal for individuals looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation while advancing their career in finance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,941.00-54,555.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

This is a hybrid role and you will be required to attend the office, a minimum of two days a week. Please ensure that this works for you.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough PE2 6FZ

Application deadline: 07/10/2025