Finance Business Partner Technology and Investments - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview The Finance Business Partner, reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering - COOOffice is a high profile role that sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team with the overall responsibility for the business partnering to the Technology Investments division as well as supporting the wider Finance area.The Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) Office, under the Group COO delivers the Information Technology for the Group.The Finance Business Partner will create transparency in the Technology Investments area, allowing the organisation to make smart, data-driven decisions that help optimize our technology investment portfolio, aligning with our broader strategic and financial objectives.The position requires a suitably qualified accountant who can support the Technology Investments and Finance leadership and bring appropriate rigour to the financial support and analysis based on strong open relationships Role Responsibilities Partner with the CIO and the team to develop an overall understanding of Technology spend to inform decisions on technology investments, project prioritisation and benefits from investments. Create compelling insights and analysis from large data sets from Oracle and OneStream. Budgeting - collaborate with key stakeholders to develop budgets that ultimately feed into the Group budgeting process. Offer guidance and insights on budget processes, key metrics / KPIs and link between CIO and Group Finance. Review, analyse and understand the Global Technology spend and resource allocation on regular basis (future and historical), and provide insight and analysis to Senior Management through liaison with regional finance teams in EMEA, USA and Asia. Partner with finance and technology division colleagues for cost allocations and reporting. Review and maintain a Rolling Forecast to cover the financial periods outside of the usual formal forecasting cycle. Periodic review of the accounting treatment of the Technology investment portfolio for capitalisation treatment to be in line with the accounting standards. Ensure the accounting/ booking is in line with the guidance provided. Represent finance at the regular Technology / CIO meetings to approve deals, review portfolio, manage change management requests. etc. Financial oversight of spend process that includes regular review of proposed spend. First point of contact for all requests from business teams and liaison with the relevant internal finance contacts such as financial control, regional finance teams etc Review of requests in the Change Management process, that includes validating assumptions used in the change requests. Continuous improvement - look for opportunities to improve processes and help transform into a lean organisation including bringing some structure to the regular forecasting and monthly review process. Supporting regular and ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. Experience / Competences Essential Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration skills with hands-on experience of business partnering at a senior level. Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality, well-considered solutions. Qualified accountant with an understanding of IFRS accounting policies, especially capitalisation treatment of assets (tangible and intangible). Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (modelling, Pivots and advanced formulas). Ability to articulate key messages to various levels including finance and non-finance colleagues /stakeholders across the business. Can-do attitude, a service mindset, and proactive in responding to requests. A strong desire to succeed and enthusiastic. Strong organisational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks. Diligent and a high attention to detail. Willingness to challenge the status quo and support strategic change. Conscientious, self-motivated, resilient and goal orientated. Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to take decisions and implement. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required. Excels in a team environment with the ability to collaborate and liaise with multi-geographical teams. Excellent written English and verbal communication skills, report writing and presentation skills.Desired Experience with Oracle business and forecasting tools would be beneficial Band & level : Manager, 6 Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world's financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. Work with us Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You'll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We'll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that's there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people's know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It's what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.