Management Level F This is a Fixed Term Contract/ internal secondment opportunity for 12 months. Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. The Role The EQ Retirement Solutions Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the financial reporting, P&L and working capital forecasting, commercial analysis and business case support for the Private Sector P&L within Retirement Solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with the sector P&L Managing Director along with other key stakeholders. Core Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Financial and management reporting Monitor the sector P&L month-end reporting processes, reviewing monthly reporting produced offshore and delivering financial presentations to senior management. Be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of deadlines Lead the sector P&L budget and forecast processes; ensure the sector delivers to revenue and profit targets, provides ongoing risk and opportunity analysis and insight to course correct when required Support the development, modelling and reporting capability using the Equiniti Group’s planning tool, Adaptive Insights and Workday Support the Group accounting and reporting operating model transformation Act as a second line review of the transactions processed, including legal entity, invoices and cash and balance sheet movements Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for working capital improvements Support the Relationship Management team as required Commercial financial analysis and insight Partner with the EQ Retirement Solutions commercial team on pricing, deals, marketing and ad-hoc financial analysis Support the financial modelling of business cases, including pricing and capex Support the development of client profitability through the provision of data, critically reviewing the output and reviewing results with commercial and delivery personnel Perform first line IFRS-15 assessment for client projects within the scope of the EQ groups policy Business Case Support Support the production, monitoring and delivery of business cases as appropriate. Other Work closely with the Offshore FP&A function to achieve business outcomes, including accuracy of the overall numbers Provide cover for the other finance business partners as required Partner with the Financial Reporting team to successfully complete the Group’s annual external audit Ensure compliance with EQ’s accounting policy Production of ad-hoc analysis / insight as requested Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Up to 5 years post qualified experience having worked in FP&A or commercial finance roles, preferably in a blue-chip company Accounting qualification Stakeholder management at Heads of Function and Senior Level. Ability to influence decision makers and lead conversations to ensure optimal financial outcomes for Equiniti Ability to drive results, having a track record of high performance and examples of delivering financial and process improvements Knowledge of financial reporting systems, ideally with new system implementation experience Strong financial analytical, modelling and accounting skills. Create and provide insight A strong commercial acumen Excellent communication skills; ability to deliver key messages to senior leaders and drive action to improve financial results Exhibiting a Growth Mindset; having an inquisitive mind, desire to learn and take on stretch goals Self-motivated with an ability to organise and work independently We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks. Our people and platforms connect businesses with markets, engage customers with their investments and allow organisations to grow and transform. Our vision is to help businesses and individuals succeed, creating positive experiences for the millions of people who rely on us for a sustainable future. We provide share registration, deliver services for reward and benefits and develop solutions for customer management in regulated industries. Our work with some of the most significant organisations in the UK and US means we engage with 29 million of their shareholders, pensioners and employees.