Finance Business Partner Lead

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,200 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

TP ICAP’s Management Information Division (MID) provides financial analysis and transactional support to the firm’s leadership, aiding decision-making on business performance, corporate development, acquisitions, and resource allocation. MID also oversees key strategic internal projects, working closely with the Executive Committee to shape and implement the firm’s long-term business strategy.

As Regional Divisional Head (AMER Region), you will be responsible for delivering quantitative analysis and financial recommendations on a variety of initiatives, including ongoing business performance and strategic projects. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, flexibility and leadership, as you will need to manage multiple complex projects, maintain close interaction with senior stakeholders and overseeing and developing a team. You will collaborate extensively with front-office teams, Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations, ensuring alignment with TP ICAP’s global objectives and policies.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the MID function across the region, ensuring alignment with global initiatives.

• Manage and develop team members, providing strategic guidance, setting stretch objectives and foster professional development.

• Performing ad hoc financial analysis as requested by senior management (Regional and Global Business Lead, Senior Management Directors and Divisional CFO), including regular performance commentary, producing models, synthesizing conclusions and developing recommendations.

• Prepare insightful packs for management committees and strategy discussions.

• Plan, review and deliver the financials for budget and forecasts in partnership with finance and business management.

• Support front office managers develop & assess new opportunities and manage existing businesses in a manner that is consistent with the firm’s long-term strategic objectives and maintaining a firm first mindset.

• Put in place and deliver strong controls across the MID deliveries ensuring a high level of accuracy and challenge are maintained. Perform reviews of key outputs and provide feedback.

• Support management in all aspects of corporate investment opportunities, including new hires, acquisitions, valuation, due diligence, execution, and post-merger integration.

• Provide strategic support to front-office managers, helping them develop and optimize business opportunities.

• Conduct market and competitive analysis, assessing trends, client activity, new product offerings, and cost structures.

• Drive process improvements, implementing initiatives to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

• Prepare and maintain financial reporting schedules, ensuring data integrity and transparency.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a dedicated business partnering capacity with a proven track record of influencing commercial decision-making.

• Advanced financial modeling proficiency, including the ability to build, maintain, and stress-test complex models to support strategic business cases.

• Constructive Challenge & Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to provide robust, evidence -based challenge to business stakeholders while simultaneously fostering and maintaining high-trust professional relationships.

• Proven experience in a financial analysis, strategy, or corporate development role within financial services.

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Excellent understanding of business performance metrics, P&L analysis, and resource allocation strategies.

• Experience managing high-profile projects and strategic initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven experience collaborating with and upskilling cross-functional peers to drive financial literacy across the business.

Desired:

• Professional certification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA.

• Passionate about data and analytics, with a commitment to driving insights that inform decision-making.

• Exposure to technical finance or regulatory frameworks.

• Familiarity with industry trends, regulatory considerations, and financial market structures.

• Familiarity with Oracle, OneStream, PowerBI or QlikSense to facilitate data interrogation and reporting.

• 5+ years of finance experience, with at least 2 years working across global entities and collaborating with regional and offshore teams.

• Experience in M&A transactions, including valuation and post-merger integration a plus

• Prior experience in a global financial institution with exposure to the region’s financial markets across all asset classes and derivative products.

Job Band & Level

• Manager / 6

Annual Salary

• $150,000 - $160,000

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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