Senior Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | E14 9SH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 152161 |
Summary
Senior Finance Business Partner
Contract: Government, Healthcare & Education (Finance)
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to own and drive the commercial and financial performance of the client contract.
This role ensures strong governance, accurate reporting and effective risk management while maximising value for both the client and ISS.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, supporting performance improvement and enabling contract optimisation and long-term partnership success.
Job Description
We are looking for a confident leader who can set direction for the commercial finance team, embed robust financial controls and provide visible leadership across the contract.
You will model professionalism, collaboration and integrity, establishing standards, driving accountability and shaping a proactive, high-performing finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a professional, proactive relationship with all levels of the client’s representatives.
Build strong partnerships with senior managers, providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
Deliver accurate and timely forecasting, including month-end reporting and management of the budget planning cycle.
Identify key risks and opportunities across accounts and ensure appropriate mitigation or maximisation actions.
Lead, motivate and develop the commercial finance team, driving improvements in financial performance.
Drive commercial control of project delivery processes, including supplier selection, project sign-off and variable works performance.
Oversee proactive billing management, cash collection and all balance sheet activity for the portfolio.
Ensure consistent application of financial processes and challenge ways of working to maintain strong financial control.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
Proven leadership and team management capability.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
Excellent financial governance and reporting skills.
Clear communication and strong integrity.
Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative approach.
UK Driving Licence required.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Government, Healthcare & Education (Finance)
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to own and drive the commercial and financial performance of the client contract.
This role ensures strong governance, accurate reporting and effective risk management while maximising value for both the client and ISS.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, supporting performance improvement and enabling contract optimisation and long-term partnership success.
Job Description
We are looking for a confident leader who can set direction for the commercial finance team, embed robust financial controls and provide visible leadership across the contract.
You will model professionalism, collaboration and integrity, establishing standards, driving accountability and shaping a proactive, high-performing finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a professional, proactive relationship with all levels of the client’s representatives.
Build strong partnerships with senior managers, providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
Deliver accurate and timely forecasting, including month-end reporting and management of the budget planning cycle.
Identify key risks and opportunities across accounts and ensure appropriate mitigation or maximisation actions.
Lead, motivate and develop the commercial finance team, driving improvements in financial performance.
Drive commercial control of project delivery processes, including supplier selection, project sign-off and variable works performance.
Oversee proactive billing management, cash collection and all balance sheet activity for the portfolio.
Ensure consistent application of financial processes and challenge ways of working to maintain strong financial control.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
Proven leadership and team management capability.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
Excellent financial governance and reporting skills.
Clear communication and strong integrity.
Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative approach.
UK Driving Licence required.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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