Job Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: New Milton
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as a Finance Business Partner, you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector.
We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and service across the property industry.
Role Overview
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with the business, providing clear financial insight, and supporting commercial decision‑making. As the Finance Business Partner for the Business Services division, you will be responsible for delivering financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting to help the business understand its financial position and drive operational performance.
Working directly with operational managers and directors in Business Services you will play a key role in explaining results, identifying opportunities, and supporting business planning. This is a hands‑on role with no direct reports, suited to someone looking to grow their business partnering capabilities in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Support the end‑to‑end budgeting and forecasting process for the Business Services business.
- Ensure financial forecasts align with operational expectations and business priorities.
- Prepare analysis to explain variances, risks, and opportunities.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the day‑to‑day finance partner to Business Services operational leaders.
- Provide clear insight into financial performance, key trends, and underlying drivers.
- Challenge and support stakeholders to drive better commercial outcomes.
- Build strong working relationships across Business Services to understand how finance can best support operational needs.
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Produce monthly and weekly reporting packs for Business Services, including P&L analysis and KPI trends.
- Support the month‑end process by preparing journals, reviewing results, and ensuring accuracy.
- Use financial and operational data to highlight areas for improvement, cost efficiency, or growth.
- Review and enhance reporting templates and dashboards.
Financial Support & Operational Insight
- Assist with customer pricing models, business cases, and commercial proposals where needed.
- Support cash flow analysis and debt control for the Business Services Division.
- Help identify process improvements to increase efficiency and data quality.
What We’re Looking For
- Working towards a finance professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and take initiative to drive resolutions.
- Previous experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or management accounting role.
- Confident working with operational teams and building constructive relationships.
- Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
- Someone who takes ownership, demonstrates curiosity, and seeks ways to continuously improve processes and insight.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Adaptive Insights and BI tools beneficial.
- A collaborative team player who is keen to learn and develop their business partnering capability.
Working at Innovus:
At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution.
We’re passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements.
Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.
What We Offer:
At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits.
We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities.
As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.
Ready to apply:
Click the ‘Apply’ button below to begin your application. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer a few short questions. As part of the process, you may also be invited to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning tests.
Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team.
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.