Finance Business Partner (Enhanced)

Job Description This role consolidates activity previously spread across multiple finance roles and operates with a high degree of autonomy. The focus is firmly on value-adding insight and decision support rather than duplicated, transactional or low-value finance activity. Key Responsibilities Take full accountability for timely and accurate month end close, ensuring strong financial control and reporting integrity. Own month end reporting, including P&L variance analysis, balance sheet review (including GRNI and purchase order accruals), working capital, KPI and run-rate analysis. Ensure compliance with ISS accounting policies and data integrity standards at all times. Lead monthly operational finance reviews, presenting financial performance in a clear, accessible way and translating data into insight that drives corrective action, cost control and margin improvement. Act as the primary finance point of contact, providing a consistent and credible finance voice across the business. Prepare and present internal ISS Business Unit Reviews (BURs), including performance commentary, risks and opportunities, and clear ownership of actions. Own payroll, labour and cost analysis, challenging variances to expected run rate and partnering with Operations to resolve discrepancies and control spend. Lead budgeting and forecasting activity, including ownership of OneStream planning, purchase order governance, accrual accuracy and commercial support for contract changes or initiatives. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Proven experience owning financial performance within a complex contract or business unit. Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate within tight margins. Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior operational stakeholders. Strong month end, forecasting and financial control capability. Ability to operate independently within a lean finance model. Commercially pragmatic, outcome focused and resilient. Strong judgement, prioritisation skills and confidence in a cost-constrained environment. 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….