Finance Business Partner - Advisory

Finance Business Partner - Advisory

Location: Edinburgh, London Type: Full time Posted: Yesterday Application Deadline: August 21, 2025 (19 days left)

Job Description

Aberdeen aims to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group, focusing on talent, culture, and excellent client service supported by technology and skilled professionals.

The company operates through three main businesses: interactive investor, Investments, and Adviser, each tailored to meet evolving client needs.

Department Overview

The Business Partnering team offers financial support and strategic insights to senior management, working closely with the Adviser business and Finance function.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support decision-making through financial analysis and insights, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic decisions, including market analysis, performance tracking, and forecasting.
• Perform non-routine financial analysis, trend evaluation, and variance analysis with improvement recommendations.
• Automate routine analysis and ensure integration within Financial Operations and Reporting.
• Coordinate with accounting to support new initiatives with appropriate financial records and compliance.
• Utilize new technologies to automate reporting and analysis processes.
• Ensure analysis robustness through validated data sources and controls.

Candidate Profile

• Strong market perspective with data interpretation skills.
• Ability to provide balanced guidance considering business needs and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator in written and verbal formats.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling.
• Awareness of digital technologies.
• Credibility with stakeholders through relationships and influence.
• Assertive, detail-oriented, and accountable.
• Good time management and ability to work independently.

Additional Information

Aberdeen is a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to disclose this during the application process for support.

Benefits

Competitive rewards including 40 days' leave, 16% pension, performance bonus, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts and season ticket loans.

Work Environment

Flexible 'blended working' model combining office and remote work, fostering an inclusive culture valuing diversity and meritocracy. Support available for applicants requiring adjustments due to disabilities.