Head of Finance Business Partnering

Who we are: Alten, an engineering and technology consultancy, provides support for its clients in the fields of innovation, R&D and IT systems in over 30 countries. Made up of over 40,000 engineers, Alten provides engineering support in Automotive, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, Defence, Energy, IT, Life Science & Financial Services. Role Summary Alten Ltd is in search of a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our Finance team in London. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing a team of four Finance Business Partners, driving the quality and consistency of business partnering across the ALTEN UK group. You will own the P&L from turnover to contribution margin, lead the business partnering function, and act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership - supporting decision making, challenging assumptions, and recommending improvements. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the finance partnering agenda at a company with strong core values of Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Service. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering department to influence commercial strategy, improve profitability and support sustainable growth across ALTEN UK.
• Monthly P&L ownership from turnover to contribution for the ALTEN UK group of companies.
• Lead team of four Finance Business Partners, including objective setting, performance management, and career development.
• Work in progress (WIP) risk management and strategic reviews.
• Preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with FP&A.
• Provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and influence business performance.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ownership of key performance indicators.
• Ensure strong financial governance, risk management, and control.
• Provide audit support and other ad hoc duties. Qualifications & Experience
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• 8+ years of experience in finance business partnering, including demonstrated people management experience, with tangible examples of adding value to the organisation.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to present complex matters simply.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and provide alternative solutions.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Power BI and AI tools are desirable.
• Experience within Management Consultancy is desirable. Key Competencies
• A continuous Improvement mindset is essential.
• A positive and proactive attitude who approaches challenge as an opportunity.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills. This person must always have the audience in mind, focusing on accuracy, presentation, and simplicity.
• Excellent attention to detail with a big-picture mindset.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving with the ability to manage ambiguity, lead in complexity and prioritize effectively. What we offer:
• Company benefits including Private Medical Healthcare, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance.
• Pension scheme with company contributions up to 5-6%;
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month. Any doubts? We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes