Finance Business Partner (Financial Services)

TL;DR

Finance Business Partner (Financial Services): Driving meaningful business outcomes through high-quality financial insight, forecasting, and strategic planning for an institutional retirement business with an accent on financial performance analysis and stakeholder partnership. Focus on developing complex financial models, interpreting IFRS 17 and Solvency II standards, and optimizing business scenarios to support strategic decision-making.

Location: Hybrid (London)

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor specializing in retirement and protection solutions.

What you will do

• Deliver monthly forecasts, performance reporting, and the annual strategic planning cycle across key financial metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to explain results, project outcomes, and assess business scenarios.
• Partner with Institutional Retirement, Investments, Risk, and Group Finance teams to influence strategic decision-making.
• Communicate financial projections and insights clearly to stakeholders in written and verbal formats.
• Provide financial expertise for change initiatives and new business activities, assessing impacts and priorities.
• Enhance processes, controls, and modeling approaches to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Qualified Actuary (FIA/FFA) or Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA); CFA qualification is advantageous.
• Deep understanding of IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and Solvency II/Solvency UK (including Matching Adjustment).
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, or business performance analysis within financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills and interest in tools like Power BI, Power Query, or Anaplan.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan and 27 days holiday, plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Competitive family leave and a tax-efficient electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Inclusive culture focused on outcomes over attendance with various flexible working options.