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Finance Business Partner
Hybrid in London·Added 23 days ago
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, London
- Languages
- French
Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in French.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- An internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification, part qualification, or university equivalent.
- Ability to navigate change and operate in an ever-changing environment.
- Advanced ability to think holistically about risks and opportunities and present persuasive recommendations.
- Strong influencing skills across Finance and non-Finance teams, including international stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across functions, build trust and deliver shared outcomes.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
- An internationally recognized professional accounting qualification, a partial qualification or an equivalent university degree.
- Ability to adapt to change and operate in a constantly changing environment.
- Advanced ability to adopt a holistic view of risks and opportunities and present persuasive recommendations.
- Strong influencing skills within finance and non-finance teams, including international stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally, build trust and achieve common results.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, allowing for the simplification of complex data for diverse audiences.
- An internationally recognized professional accountancy qualification, a partial qualification or an equivalent university education.
- The ability to deal with change and function in a constantly changing environment.
- Advanced ability to think holistically about risks and opportunities and to present compelling recommendations.
- Strong influencing skills within both financial and non-financial teams, including international stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally, build trust and achieve shared results.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to simplify complex data for diverse target groups.
Nice to have
- Expertise in financial planning tools for budgets, forecasts, and reporting (Adaptive Planning is a plus).
- Proficiency in French is desirable but not essential.
- Experience with AI and automation is desirable.
- Expertise in financial planning tools for budgets, forecasts and reporting (proficiency in Adaptive Planning is an asset).
- Experience in the field of AI and automation is desirable.
- Expertise in financial planning tools for budgets, forecasts and reporting (knowledge of Adaptive Planning is a plus).
- Proficiency in French is desirable, but not essential.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We're constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That's why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:
- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
- Ongoing training and development
- Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance
- Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted tickets for your friends and family
- An inclusive cultural environment that values training and development
We are constantly committed to creating a bright future for our company and our colleagues. Therefore, we offer a wide range of great secondary benefits, including:
- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and leisure
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Continuous training and development
- Plenty of other exclusive offers, discounts, and extras
The role
At Eurostar, we're fuelling the future of rail travel - operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They're helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you'll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.
An exciting opportunity awaits you as Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC) in our Finance, Strategy & Transformation team. The Finance Business Partner is part of a team that enables all functions across Eurostar Group to manage financial performance, cash flow and capital expenditure to achieve budget targets and the longer-term strategic objectives of Eurostar Group. This is achieved by reporting accurate financial information, providing insight through data analysis and offering financial expertise to ExCo and their teams.
An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Finance Business Partner (12-month fixed-term contract) within our Finance, Strategy and Transformation team. The Finance Business Partner is part of a team that enables all functions of the Eurostar Group to manage financial performance, treasury and capital expenditure in order to achieve the budgetary and long-term strategic objectives of the Eurostar Group. To do this, they communicate accurate financial information, provide insights through data analysis and place their financial expertise at the service of the executive committee and its teams.
An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Finance Business Partner (12-month fixed-term contract) in our Finance, Strategy & Transformation team. The Finance Business Partner is part of a team that enables all departments within the Eurostar Group to manage financial performance, cash flow and capital expenditure, so that the budgetary objectives and the strategic long-term objectives of the Eurostar Group are realized. This is achieved by reporting accurate financial information, providing insight through data analysis and offering financial expertise to the ExCo and their teams.
What you'll do
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, accounting and business stakeholders to manage the transition and mobilisation of the new On Board Service offer (anticipated May 2027)
- Assess accounting, reporting and control implications of the new service, working with the Accounting & Reporting Team embed these into BAU processes helping to coordinate finance readiness ahead of go-live. Identify and deliver opportunities to improve processes through automation, and responsible use of AI
- Define reporting requirements, data sources, KPIs and performance measures with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support monthly close process, ensuring accurate cost reporting and commentary against budget and forecast.
- Lead quarterly performance reviews and drive delivery of the budgeting process for assigned business areas.
- Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare robust business cases for capital expenditure.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships, provide tailored financial insights, and champion governance compliance.
- Foster a high-performance environment, balancing priorities with resilience and emotional intelligence.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, accounting and business stakeholders to manage the transition and implementation of the new On Board Service offer (anticipated May 2027)
- Assess the implications of the new service in terms of accounting, reporting and control; in collaboration with the Accounting and Reporting team, integrate them into current operational processes in order to contribute to financial preparation before service launch. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities through automation and responsible use of AI
- Define reporting requirements, data sources, key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance measures with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the monthly closing process, ensuring the accuracy of cost reports and commentary against budget and forecasts.
- Lead quarterly performance reviews and drive the budgeting process for your assigned business areas.
- Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, provide tailored financial analysis and ensure compliance with governance rules.
- Foster a highly performant environment, balancing priorities with resilience and emotional intelligence.
- Collaborates with Procurement, Legal, Accounting and business stakeholders to manage the transition to and implementation of the new On Board Service offer (expected May 2027)
- Assesses the implications of the new service in terms of accounting, reporting and control, and in collaboration with the Accounting & Reporting Team integrates these into daily business processes, to coordinate financial preparation before going live. Identifies and realizes opportunities to improve processes through automation and responsible use of AI
- Defines reporting requirements, data sources, KPIs and performance measures together with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supports the monthly closing process and ensures accurate cost reporting and explanation against budget and forecasts.
- Leads quarterly performance reviews and drives the execution of the budgeting process for assigned business units.
- Analyzes performance, identifies risks and opportunities, and prepares sound business cases for capital expenditure.
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, offers tailored financial insights and commits to compliance with governance regulations.
- Promotes a high-performing work environment, balancing priorities with resilience and emotional intelligence.
How you'll work
This 12 month fixed-term position can be based in either our London or Brussels office, with hybrid working (there is an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week).
This 12-month fixed-term position can be based in either our London or Brussels offices, with hybrid working (an office presence of 2 days per week is expected).
This position with a fixed term of 12 months can be carried out from our London or Brussels office, with hybrid working (it is expected that you are present in the office 2 days per week).
TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION
The close date for this role is 14th October 2026.
Internal use only: Grade E, travel services 3-4.
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At Eurostar, we are shaping the future of rail travel: present in five countries, we offer new opportunities to travelers. But our trains do more than just connect people and places. They help us build a greener and more inclusive future for all. Join us and you will be part of a passionate team that always goes further.
The application deadline for this position is 14th October 2026.
At Eurostar, we are boosting the future of rail travel - we are active in five countries and create new opportunities for travelers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They help us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Come work with us and be part of a driven team that always goes that little bit extra.
The closing date for this vacancy is 14 October 2026.
For internal use only: grade E, travel services 3-4.
Benefits
A whole new platform for your career - If you think you've got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we'd love to hear from you.
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Benefits
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Hiring process
Our stages for this recruitment process will include phone screening and a two-stage interview process.
The stages of this recruitment process will include a telephone screening and a two-stage interview process.
Our recruitment process consists of a telephone screening and a two-phase application procedure.
About Eurostar
- Industry
- Rail Transport
In their own words
Additional information
At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave.
Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.
Eurostar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy.
Eurostar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy.
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