About this role

Finance Business Partner

Contract

Government, Healthcare & Education (Finance)

Location

London, E14 9SH / surrounding areas

Hours of work

37.5

Contract Type

Permanent

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive business performance by translating financial data into forward-looking insight, enabling more effective commercial and operational decision-making.

Acting as the bridge between Finance, Operations and clients, this role focuses on value creation, profit and cash optimisation, and the proactive management of risks and contractual performance.

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can influence outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement, challenge assumptions, and support sustainable, accretive growth in line with account development plans and segment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Drive financial performance across revenue, profit margins and cash flow.

Provide financial analysis, forecasting and insight to support business decisions.

Partner with Operations and clients to improve commercial performance and profitability.

Manage financial risks and identify opportunities to enhance performance.

Monitor and optimise contract performance against agreed terms.

Support working capital management and cash optimisation initiatives.

Contribute to pricing activities, bids and contract negotiations.

Identify and support cost optimisation opportunities across the business.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Strong financial analysis, forecasting and planning skills.

Commercial awareness and understanding of contract management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence, challenge and support non-finance teams.

Proactive problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

Strong attention to detail.

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant.

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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

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