Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | E14 9SH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 153177 |
Summary
Finance Business Partner
Contract: Government
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, providing tools, analysis and insight across a portfolio of key ISS UK accounts.
This role will play a crucial part in enabling informed decision-making, challenging established thinking and supporting the delivery of business strategy.
You will work as a trusted adviser, delivering real-time analysis to maximise value creation for the Client while minimising risk exposure.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of end-to-end financial management for the client contract, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to both ISS UK and the Client.
You will bring strong commercial finance experience in service-based contract environments, along with the ability to proactively manage risks, optimise opportunities, and build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Provide financial analysis, insight, and real-time support to drive commercial decision-making.
Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders and clients across key accounts.
Manage end-to-end financial performance of contracts, including reporting, forecasting, and month-end.
Build strong client relationships and support commercial negotiations.
Identify risks and opportunities, supporting cost optimisation and business improvement initiatives.
Ensure contract governance, compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
Oversee billing, cash collection, and balance sheet management for the portfolio.
Support supplier and supply chain performance, including cost control and contract alignment.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and production of management accounts.
Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Fully Qualified (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand drivers of financial performance.
Proven leadership skills and experience managing or guiding teams.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships.
Solid understanding of financial governance and control frameworks.
Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and plan ahead.
Clear and confident communicator, able to present complex information simply.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate issues and identify solutions.
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. #Becomewhoyouwant #Bepartofsomethingbigger
#aplacetobeyou #facilitiesmanagement
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
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, providing tools, analysis and insight across a portfolio of key ISS UK accounts.
This role will play a crucial part in enabling informed decision-making, challenging established thinking and supporting the delivery of business strategy.
You will work as a trusted adviser, delivering real-time analysis to maximise value creation for the Client while minimising risk exposure.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of end-to-end financial management for the client contract, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to both ISS UK and the Client.
You will bring strong commercial finance experience in service-based contract environments, along with the ability to proactively manage risks, optimise opportunities, and build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Provide financial analysis, insight, and real-time support to drive commercial decision-making.
Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders and clients across key accounts.
Manage end-to-end financial performance of contracts, including reporting, forecasting, and month-end.
Build strong client relationships and support commercial negotiations.
Identify risks and opportunities, supporting cost optimisation and business improvement initiatives.
Ensure contract governance, compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
Oversee billing, cash collection, and balance sheet management for the portfolio.
Support supplier and supply chain performance, including cost control and contract alignment.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and production of management accounts.
Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Fully Qualified (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand drivers of financial performance.
Proven leadership skills and experience managing or guiding teams.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships.
Solid understanding of financial governance and control frameworks.
Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and plan ahead.
Clear and confident communicator, able to present complex information simply.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate issues and identify solutions.
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. #Becomewhoyouwant #Bepartofsomethingbigger
#aplacetobeyou #facilitiesmanagement
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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