Finance Business Partner 15 Month FTC

We’re hiring for a Finance Business Partner (15 Month FTC) to support our growing Employee Benefits team!

To keep up with our growth in the UK and Ireland, we’re looking for Finance Business Partner on a 15-month fixed-term contract, to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and actionable recommendations that drive performance and support informed decision-making. The role will lead on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for NFP Europe, while also contributing to key commercial projects. In addition, the position will play a strategic role in M&A activities, partnering with the business to assess financial implications, support integration planning, and ensure alignment with group objectives.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Fully qualified accountant; ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Degree level or equivalent educational qualifications
• Background in a highly acquisitive environment with experience supporting ongoing M&A activity.
• Significant experience in finance business partnering roles.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial insight and influencing strategic decisions.
• Exposure to M&A processes at a strategic level. Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to organisational values.

Using these skills, you’ll be:

• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams to influence decisions and drive value.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, challenging assumptions and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Collaborating with the Head of Commercial Finance to shape financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
• Delivering insightful financial analysis to support pricing, investment decisions, and profitability improvement.
• Providing scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic projects.
• Providing forward looking analysis that identifies risks, opportunities and levers to improve profitability.
• Translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Leading the development of MI dashboards and KPIs that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes and tools (e.g., TM1, WorkDay, Power BI).
• Improving data quality and collaborate with operations/IT to enhance system driven reporting.
• Owning budgeting and forecasting for designated business units.
• Providing variance analysis with clear commentary linking performance to business drivers.
• Supporting post-acquisition integration ensuring alignment with group objectives.
• Monitoring and tracking financial performance of newly acquired entities during their earn-out period to report on contingent consideration payable.
• Helping with the testing of the Opening Balance Sheet when a new business is acquired.

Who is NFP?
With over 600 people in the UK and Ireland and over 8,000 employees worldwide, NFP is part of the Aon group and specialise in helping businesses in four core areas:

• Insurance (helping them manage key risks)
• Health and safety (supporting them to create a safer workplace for their employees)
• Employee benefits (helping them reward their people more effectively)
• HR, people and talent (supporting employers and their people to thrive through changes and challenges)

What you’ll love about working here

• working in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation in an exciting industry
• the opportunity to do globally impactful work from day one
• learning from industry and business line specialists with decades of experience
• a huge variety of projects to work on and challenges to solve
• our People First culture, which illustrates our commitment to your wellbeing and development, not just as an employee but as a human being
• a rich suite of employee benefits and out-of-work perk

The great benefits we offer:

Finances
It’s important to know you’re paid fairly for the hard work you put in, which is why we complete regular reviews to keep your salary in line as you progress. Plus, we offer initiatives to support and give you financial peace of mind.

• Matched employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• Lifestyle discounts for well-known brands

Work-life balance
We appreciate the importance of your life outside of work and the benefits of an effective work-life balance. That’s why our policies and culture respect your ability to be flexible, helping you be your best self both in and out of the office.

• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Generous annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing
We firmly believe in supporting the whole person, not just the employee. At NFP, you have access to a number of initiatives and resources designed to support your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

• Comprehensive Private healthcare
• Healthcare cash plan
• Additional days off throughout the year to focus on your wellbeing

Charity and community work
At NFP, your sense of purpose will stretch far beyond your job role. With numerous opportunities to support charities and local initiatives close to our heart, you’ll be able to join us in making a real difference.

• Numerous charity fundraising challenges and events throughout the year
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community
• Award-winning apprenticeship program, helping local schoolchildren take their first steps into the world of work

Social
It’s not all hard work; we also love to let our hair down. By providing plenty of opportunities to socialise with your colleagues throughout the year, we help ensure our people get on personally as well as professionally.

• Two large employee events every year for summer and Christmas
• Enjoy out-of-work events and socials to get to know your team better
• Good office locations with plenty of opportunity to socialise outside of work

Inclusion and belonging
We’re proud holders of Insurance Business Magazine’s 5-Star Inclusion and Belonging Employer award. Through our dedicated Inclusion and Belonging committee, we hold educational events that foster a culture of curiosity, not judgement.

• A dedicated Inclusion and Belonging Committee, supported by our Global Advisory Board
• Inclusive policies and procedures to ensure all of our people are treated fairly
• Access to Business Resource Groups that can support with multiple of key challenges

NFP and You… Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.