Finance Business Partner - Support Functions

About us

ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it’s the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That’s why our clients — financial institutions from fintech’s and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions — use our API to power their banking infrastructure.

But we wouldn’t be ClearBank without our people. They’re what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We’re a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm – becoming stronger, more energised, and that much better when we’re together. It’s our belief in fairness, autonomy, and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to our and our clients’ success. Interested in joining us? Read on or visit our website for more information.

About you

You’ll be joining the Commercial Finance team as Finance Business Partner - Support Functions. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting and influencing strategic and commercial decision making at ClearBank at a hugely exciting time for the business.

According to Deloitte Fast 50, we’re one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams of our Support Functions (Operations, Finance, HR, Risk & Compliance, InfoSec and Legal), you will:

• Oversee the performance of the Support Functions, identifying, managing and communicating financial risks and opportunities

• Create value by providing data-led insights and influencing the business to make better decisions

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, becoming a trusted strategic partner and core part of functional management teams

• Embed a robust cost consciousness culture, identifying opportunities to optimise processes and the use of resources to deliver a sustainable cost base

• Collaborate with the FP&A team to review and provide input for strategy and financial plans, forecasts and stress scenarios whilst providing business leads with key themes and analysis

• Review and challenge the benefits and use of resources presented in investment decisions and business cases, with subsequent tracking of benefits

• Track costs against budget and other KPI’s/targets and demonstrate a detailed understanding of variances and corrective actions

• Undertake ad hoc project work supporting specific strategies or business initiatives

• Challenge the status quo and champion Finance and company-wide transformation

Requirements

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

• Proactive, with a bias for action and problem-solving

• A team player, working closely with other FBP’s, the Finance Team and the wider business

• Dynamic and self-motivated

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What we are looking for

• Experience in providing business insights and decision support in a fast-paced, agile environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Confidence and maturity to challenge peers and the status quo

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and manage senior stakeholders effectively

• Ability to cope with ambiguity and champion change

• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset

Benefits

What we offer

• At ClearBank we have a flexible working philosophy, empowering our employees to manage their time in a way which allows them to meet both work and personal commitments, in partnership with their line manager

• Vibrant and spacious offices

• 27 days annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays

• An option to work outside of the UK for up to 30 days in a rolling 12-month period

• Regular social events open to all

• Two days a year to volunteer with a charity close to your heart

• Private healthcare and discounted dental cover

• Enhanced family-friendly leave

• And not forgetting the biggest benefit of all. The opportunity to be part of an incredible team that’s building a tech-bank fit for the future

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration.

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share this with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable.

The legal bit

By submitting your CV, you confirm that you can demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK. Regretfully we are not in a position to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.