The automotive industry is evolving at unprecedented speed, with the rapid rise in new technologies, such as electric vehicles and autonomous vehicle technologies, to new skills, careers, and standards shaping the sector of tomorrow. At the heart of this transformation are the people. The IMI is the professional body for all individuals working and studying in the motor industry and the authoritative voice of the sector. We oversee the IMI Professional Register, IMI Qualifications and Accreditations, and provide the industry’s most trusted careers information and professional standards.

It's an exciting time to join us. As we drive forward our mission to support the future workforce and set the benchmark for excellence, we are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in providing high-quality financial analysis, insight, and challenge to senior leaders and executives across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, driving performance, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a key link between Finance and the wider organisation.
• Support income generation, efficiency improvements, and cost management.
• Prepare and review business cases for new opportunities.
• Lead or support finance-related projects and represent Finance at internal meetings.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management reports and attend review meetings with budget holders.
• Lead the annual budget process and support quarterly forecasting.
• Coordinate performance reporting, including KPIs and scorecards.
• Extract and analyse data from systems ensuring high data integrity.
• Provide general support to the Head of Finance as required.

About You

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Confident working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
• Professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and benefits package including:
• 8% non-contributory pension
• 28 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Private healthcare for self and spouse/partner (opt in)
• Remote GP service (opt in)
• Medical cashback scheme (opt in)
• 3 x death in service
• Professional membership paid
• Annual training & development fund

Find out more about this role.

We are committed to building a more equitable and inclusive workplace.  Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to enable you to be successful in this role.

As part of our Disability Confident Commitment we guarantee that we will interview any disabled applicant who meets the qualification or experience criteria set and also provides acceptable evidence of the skills and qualities we have asked.