Finance Business Partner - Technology

A bit about the role We are looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support the Technology function at Allwyn, playing a key role in shaping financial decision‑making across a significant and evolving portfolio of Technology investment and change initiatives. This role sits at the centre of Technology and Finance, providing clear insight, robust challenge and forward‑looking analysis to senior stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving better investment decisions, improving cost transparency and ensuring Technology spend is well understood, actively managed and aligned to business priorities. Working closely with Technology leadership (Director level), you will bring structure and clarity to a complex cost base, spanning projects, suppliers and ongoing operations, enabling the function to prioritise effectively and maximise value from its investment. What you’ll be doing Business Partnering Act as a key finance partner to Technology stakeholders, providing clear insight, commercial challenge and decision support on priorities, investments and trade‑offs Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence decision‑making and drive accountability for financial performance Support Technology leadership in understanding cost drivers, risks and opportunities across the portfolio Planning & Forecasting Own the budgeting and reforecasting processes for Technology cost centres, ensuring assumptions are robust, transparent and aligned to business priorities Drive improved forecast accuracy through active engagement with stakeholders and clear tracking of risks and opportunities Provide ongoing visibility of performance (actuals vs forecast), highlighting key variances and actions required Technology Cost Management & Control Bring structure and control to a complex cost base spanning projects, suppliers and ongoing operations Improve cost transparency across Technology spend, enabling clearer understanding and better decision‑making Ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting, maintaining strong financial discipline across the function Support month‑end close and ensure financial outputs are robust and well understood Commercial & Strategic Support Provide financial input and challenge on Technology initiatives, including business cases, investment decisions and prioritisation Support the development of cost frameworks, models and tools to enable more consistent and informed decision‑making Analyse contractor, supplier and licence spend to identify cost optimisation opportunities and improve efficiency Reporting & Insights Develop clear, concise and high‑quality reporting packs (including actuals vs forecast, risks and opportunities, and spend outlook) Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non‑finance stakeholders Continually improve reporting and insight to enhance visibility, transparency and decision‑making across Technology What experience we’re looking for Qualified accountant Experience of working in technology environments is a big plus Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with ability to translate data into clear insights Strong experience working with large, complex datasets to drive analysis and decision‑making Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations Collaborative and able to work cross‑functionally with both finance and non‑finance colleagues Ability to work independently, create own priorities and manage upwards accordingly Presentation skills and experience influencing business stakeholders Able to work in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change frequently Displays excellent attention to detail Understanding of Lottery/Gaming industry beneficial Use of Enterprise Financial Systems such as forecasting and data visualisation tools. SAP/SACa plus. Benefits Company Bonus Scheme Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) Single Private Health Cover Complimentary Private Medical Income Protection Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes. Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) Wellness Allowance £500 Employee Assistance Programme Discounted Health Assessments Volunteering Days Matched Funding We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at View email address on click.appcast.io and we’ll be happy to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allwyn UK