Job Description
Excel at business partnering and translating financial information to SLT?
Hays Senior Finance, is partnering with a professional services organisation to appoint an exceptional, experienced Finance Business Partner to join a forward‑thinking and innovative organisation. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, challenge assumptions, and drive sustainable commercial performance. This is not a traditional finance role. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating complex financial data into clear insight and direction, enabling leaders to make confident, informed decisions.Key Responsibilities
* Partner with senior management and operational leaders to influence strategic and commercial decision‑making
* Translate financial and non‑financial data into clear, actionable insight and recommendations
* Provide forward‑looking analysis, scenario modelling, and performance forecasting
* Challenge the business constructively, questioning assumptions and driving accountability
* Lead detailed analysis of complex data sets to identify risks, opportunities, and trends
* Support investment, tender and commercial projects with pricing decisions, and resource allocation
* Act as a bridge between finance and the wider business, ensuring financial understanding at all levels.
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting, insight, and financial processes
About You
* You will be a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a fast‑moving, intellectually demanding environment.
* A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), coupled with post-qualification experience within UK organisations
* Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
* Experience within professional services, technical, or similar environments.
* Strong analytical capability with the confidence to interpret and challenge complex data
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders
* The ability to communicate financial insight in a clear, compelling, and pragmatic way
* A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and drive change
* The right to work in the UK, without expiry or future sponsorship.
Why Join?
* Work in an innovative, high‑calibre professional services environment
* Genuine exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making
* A role where your insight directly shapes business direction
* Collaborative, intellectually stimulating culture with high standards and ambition
* Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working
Next StepsIf you are a Finance Business Partner who enjoys adding value beyond the numbers and wants to play a key role in driving business performance, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW – or contact Karly Clark for further information. All conversations are treated with the utmost confidentiality. # 4711613