Job Role: Head of Finance Business Partnering
Location: New Milton, with occasional travel to London and Worcester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as a Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will be contributing to our vision to 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 thrives on solving complex problems, asks the right questions, and is passionate about improving productivity, efficiency, and business outcomes. You will work closely with operational directors, with a particular focus on partnering with the surveying business, to ensure financial clarity and strategic alignment.
Reporting to the Director of Finance – Innovus, you will oversee the Group’s financial planning and analysis, lead P&L reviews across all business areas, and develop scalable operating models. You will also be responsible for building data-driven reporting frameworks and coaching business partners within the finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process across five legal entities and 14 service lines.
- Ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives and operational realities.
- Develop scalable target operating models tailored to each business area.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct detailed P&L and cash conversion reviews with all operational directors, providing insight and challenge.
- Act as a strategic finance partner to the surveying business, supporting growth and performance.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business drivers and influence decision-making.
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Design and implement data-driven KPI reporting frameworks focused on growth, quality of service, efficiency, and stability.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across all business units.
- Use financial and operational data to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Leadership & Team Development
- Coach and develop business partners within the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Promote analytical thinking, resilience, and proactive problem-solving across the team.
- Support the Director of Finance in strategic initiatives and deputise when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across complex organisations.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to ask insightful questions and challenge constructively.
- Proven ability to build scalable models and drive operational efficiency.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial planning tools is a plus.
- A natural leader who inspires others and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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.