Finance Business Partner - UK & Tech

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Here's a summary of the role: As a Finance Business Partner - UK & Tech , you will act as a strategic advisor to business units, using financial data and insights to support decision-making, improve performance, and drive business growth. You will collaborate closely with operational and commercial teams, providing analysis, forecasting, and recommendations that enhance financial understanding across the organisation. Here's a breakdown of what you'll do (not all of it, just the important stuff): Build strong relationships between the finance department and business leaders, acting as a strategic business partner to support growth efficiency, and profitability. Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational initiatives. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans to align with business objectives. Monitor and report on business performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities. Support month-end close processes, including preparation of the flash report, variance analysis and commentary in the monthly pack. Calculate quarterly commission accruals and sales bonuses. Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business case evaluations and scenario planning. Partner with department leads to help them understand financial results and make informed decisions These are the essentials you'll need to get an interview: 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business partnering roles. Experience working in a commercial, fast-paced environment is an advantage Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools is a plus. Familiarity with ERP and Planning systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, OneStream). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. #LI-AQ1 Why join YouGov? Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people's opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. Life at YouGov We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. Data Privacy To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy