Finance Business Partner

Zoopla

. Own and manage the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting process for all staff costs, including salaries, bonuses, commission, benefits, employer taxes and capex .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on process improvement and automation. Proficient in managing staff costs accounting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making.

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Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or Equivalent)Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience in Finance Analyst or Finance Business Partnering RoleKnowledge of Accounting for Capitalised LabourFamiliarity with UK Payroll Tax Compliance (P11D, PSA)

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Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial ModellingMonth-End AccountingProcess ImprovementKPI TrackingForecastingCapitalised Staff Costs AccountingCommercial Finance AnalysisPayroll Journals ManagementAudit Support

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive MindsetAttention to DetailInquisitive Nature

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven Analytical ToolsAutomation TechnologiesFinancial Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIMAACCA

Industry Keywords

FinancePrivate EquityTechnology-Driven EnvironmentStaff CostsPayroll Tax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting process for all staff costs, including salaries, bonuses, commission, benefits, employer taxes and capex
Manage the complete month-end accounting process for staff costs, including payroll journals, bonus accruals and capex
Ensure correct accounting treatment of capitalised staff costs and improve the capitalised development expenditure process and reporting
Collaborate with HR and departmental heads to model headcount changes, salary reviews, new hires and attrition
Act as finance stakeholder for HR, Tech and Marketing, supporting informed decision-making
Assist with KPI and weekly trading reporting for the leadership team
Maintain the monthly pacing model, tracking actual results against forecast
Support commercial finance with ad-hoc commercial analysis
Identify and implement AI-driven analytical tools, automation technologies and advanced data models
Drive process improvements across capitalised labour frameworks and financial reporting systems
Manage external audit matters relating to staff costs
Support payroll-related tax processes, including P11D and PSA returns
Assist the wider finance team with month-end and year-end tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) or Qualified by experience
Proven experience in a finance analyst or finance business partnering role with exposure to both management accounting/month-end and FP&A
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong financial modelling skills
High level of accuracy and unwavering attention to detail
Proven track record in process improvement, particularly in relation to automation of model inputs and updates
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to partner with and challenge senior, non-finance stakeholders
A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with a desire to understand the "why" behind the numbers
Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven or private equity-backed environment
Direct experience with the accounting and forecasting of staff costs
Experience with commercial finance tasks, such as KPI tracking and performance reporting
Knowledge of accounting for capitalised labour
Experience supporting external audits
Familiarity with UK payroll tax compliance (P11D, PSA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our hybrid setup means you’ll join us in the Tower Bridge office 3 days each week
25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
Cycle to work and electric car schemes
Free Calm App membership
Enhanced Parental leave
Fertility Treatment Financial Support
Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
Gym on-site in London – or membership in regional offices
7.5% pension contribution by the company
Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary