The Freelance Finance Business Partner will work closely with the IT & Digital division of a leading biotechnology company, acting as a trusted advisor on budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and financial performance.
This consultant will help the organisation make informed, data‑driven financial decisions, ensuring IT and Digital initiatives are aligned with broader business priorities. The role requires a blend of financial expertise, business partnering capability, and the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
This is a 6‑month contract with a strong likelihood of extension based on performance and evolving business need
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🧪 Key Responsibilit
* iesFinancial Business Partnering — Serve as the primary finance partner to IT & Digital leadership, providing insights, analysis, and strategic recommendatio
* ns.Budgeting & Forecasting — Lead the budgeting cycle for IT & Digital; support rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and variance analys
* is.Cost Optimisation — Analyse technology spend, identify optimisation opportunities, and support value‑for‑money assessments for digital investmen
* ts.Investment & Project Evaluation — Support business cases, ROI modelling, and financial assessments for digital transformation projects, software investments, and infrastructure upgrad
* es.Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work with procurement, IT project managers, digital product owners, and senior finance stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparen
* cy.Reporting & Insights — Deliver clear, actionable reporting on IT and Digital performance, KPIs, and spend tren
* ds.Governance & Controls — Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, approval processes, and audit requiremen
* ts.Stakeholder Influence — Challenge assumptions, guide prioritisation, and support decision‑making across the organisati
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🎓 Qualifications & Experi
* enceFinance Business Partnering Experience — Proven track record supporting IT, Digital, or Technology functi
* ons.Biotech or Life Sciences Experience — Strong advantage due to the sector’s investment cycles and cost structu
* res.Technical Financial Skills — Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and variance analy
* sis.Commercial Acumen — Ability to translate financial data into strategic insig
* hts.Stakeholder Management — Comfortable partnering with senior leaders and challenging constructiv
* ely.Systems Proficiency — Strong Excel and financial systems capability; experience with ERP tools is benefic
* ial.Contracting Mindset — Ability to deliver impact quickly in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environm
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