Finance Business Partner

About the Company

Vista develops software and data products for the film industry and powers cinema operations worldwide. As the company advances its cloud-first approach and introduces AI across its platform, it is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to help translate financial results into business actions.

Role Overview

This position sits within the Finance team and works closely with the wider business to turn performance data into practical decisions. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will act as a bridge between Finance and operational leaders across the organisation.

The role is broad and hands-on within a multi-entity global environment. You will support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, produce month-end reporting and variance commentary, and contribute commercial analysis for business cases, pricing decisions and margin improvement. You will also have the opportunity to help build a more modern, AI-enabled finance function using AI-assisted analytics, Power BI and Microsoft Business Central.

This opportunity suits someone with strong commercial judgment, a collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders in a fast-moving international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside operational teams and senior leaders to provide commercial insight, test assumptions and support strategic choices.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities while identifying and tracking key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare accurate month-end reporting with clear explanations and performance commentary.
• Use reporting systems and finance tools to improve outputs, streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Qualified CA, CPA or an equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Background in commercial finance or a business partnering position.
• Strong capability in financial modelling, forecasting and management reporting.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping decisions through influence.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise finance systems.
• Able to communicate complex financial information in a clear and simple way.
• Adaptable, proactive and effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using AI-enabled tools to strengthen analysis and improve efficiency.

Perks and Benefits

• A 4.5-day working week designed to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangement with time split between home and the office.
• Movie-related perks.
• A paid volunteer day to support community involvement.
• A positive workplace culture with regular social activities, drinks and coffee.
• Ongoing learning, knowledge-sharing and opportunities to develop your skills.

Shared Standards

The company uses shared working principles to guide collaboration, performance and success across the team.

• One Crew: A connected and collaborative team that works best by helping one another.
• Shine a Light: Open communication, clear explanations and a willingness to ask questions when needed.
• Make it Happen: A strong focus on delivery and turning plans into outcomes.
• Chase Great: A culture of continuous improvement and high standards.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethical beliefs or political opinion.