Senior Finance Business Partner - Corporate and Support Services

City:  London
Division:  Corporate - CFO

 

Why work for us?

 

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. 

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

 

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

 

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

 

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

 

Your opportunity

 

Team Leadership

  • Manage and develop a team of 5/6 finance professionals
  • Set goals, conduct reviews, and support career growth
  • Allocate resources and improve team processes for efficiency

Strategic Financial Partnership

  • Advise Executive stakeholders on financial strategy and decision-making
  • Develop and track KPIs aligned with financial goals
  • Evaluate new initiatives and investments via financial modelling and ROI analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead budgeting and forecasting for Corporate and support functions
  • Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
  • Deliver executive-level financial reports and dashboards

Cost Management & Efficiency

  • Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
  • Oversee and improve cost allocation methodologies
  • Support process re-engineering

Operational & Project Support

  • Provide financial oversight for major projects
  • Collaborate with other finance teams for seamless operations
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations

 

 

What to expect when you join our firm

 

  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
  • Generous Holiday policies
  • Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
  • All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
  • Lunch allowance for use within our subsidised onsite canteen

 

Must have skills

 

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with a significant portion in a business partnering capacity
  • Demonstrable experience managing and developing a team of at least 3-5 finance professionals
  • Strong track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Experience with cost allocations, operational efficiency analysis, and performance measurement
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Deep understanding of operational drivers and their financial impact
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills; adept at engaging stakeholders across all levels, including executive leadership
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams
  • Highly proactive, intellectually curious, and committed to continuous improvement; thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities

 

Nice to have skills

 

  • Asset Management experience
  • Proficient with Power BI to enhance analytics and reporting
  • Knowledge of Outsourced Back and Middle Office model in Asset Management
  • Change Management experience

 

Supervisory responsibilities

 

  • Yes

 

Potential for growth

 

  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development programs
  • Regular training
  • Career development services
  • Continuing education courses

 

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. 

 

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.

 

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

 

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.