We are proudly working with a global professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support financial performance, commercial decision-making, and strategic planning across the business. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior operational leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing clear financial insight to support both day-to-day and longer-term decision-making. The position combines strong technical accounting with commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and forward‑looking financial planning. The Finance Business Partner will take ownership of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing meaningful commentary and analysis to highlight performance trends, risks and opportunities. You'll play a key role in translating financial data into practical insight, supporting leaders to understand financial outcomes and make informed decisions. The role offers exposure to a fast‑paced, professional services environment, with the opportunity to influence how the business operates and grows. It is well suited to a qualified accountant looking for a commercially focused role with genuine business partnering responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge
* Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and re‑forecasting processes for assigned areas
* Provide financial modelling and analysis to support business initiatives and investment decisions
* Monitor cost control, margins and performance against plan
* Maintain strong balance sheet control, including ownership of key reconciliations
* Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and audit requirements
* Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and efficiency
* Support ad‑hoc finance projects and continuous improvement activity
Skills & Experience Required
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA essential)
* 5+ years' experience, ideally within professional services, consultancy or a complex corporate environment
* Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercially focused finance role
* Strong management accounting, forecasting and analytical capability
* Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
* Confident, proactive approach with the ability to challenge constructively
* Strong Excel and financial systems experience
* Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
* Hybrid working model based in Oldbury
* High‑profile finance business partnering role
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision‑making
* Supportive, collaborative working culture
* Career development opportunities within a global professional services organisation
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