Job Description
The RoleThis is a senior, delivery-led role within our clients Corporate Services function, focused on servicing global clients with international footprints. The Finance Business Partner - Global Solution Specialist owns a defined portfolio of clients and is accountable for hands-on delivery, technical quality, client experience, and commercial outcomes against agreed KPIs.The role operates within the Corporate Services POD model as a senior technical contributor, working closely with Global Account Managers, Sales, Accounts Administrators, and outsourced providers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients.Duties/ResponsibilitiesClient Portfolio OwnershipOwn and manage a defined portfolio of clients.Act as the senior technical and delivery lead for assigned clientsGovernance, meetings, and actions are executed consistentlyUpsell and expansion opportunities are identified and progressedBuild and maintain trusted, senior client relationships through clear communication and confident technical judgement.Technical Accounting & Advisory DeliveryPersonally deliver and review complex technical accounting outputs across the portfolio.Lead on judgement-based accounting matters for clients.Prepare and/or review statutory accounts (FRS 102 / FRS 105)Management accounts and reconciliationsJournals and supporting schedulesDeliver UK compliance obligations including:VAT returnsCorporation Tax returns (CT600)Provide UK accounting expertise within multi-country and multi-entity client structures.Continuously improve and innovate processes, procedures, data, and systemsGlobal Solution Design & Sales SupportSupport Sales and Business Development in:Building accounting and corporate services solutions for new clientsContributing to proposals, scoping, and onboarding designProvide technical input into solution design for complex, multi-country engagements.Act as a senior technical presence in early-stage client discussions where required.POD Delivery & Supplier CoordinationOperate as a key delivery member within the Corporate Services POD.Work with PAs and outsourced providers to ensure work is delivered accurately, on time, and to the companies quality and CX standards.Review outsourced outputs for assigned clients and escalate delivery or quality issues where required.Coordinate delivery activity with the Corporate Services POD Leader once appointed.Work with the Director of Corporate Services to develop client strategies and identify commercial opportunities, agreeing a strategic development plan for each client in terms of product and service enhancements.Technical Support to the TeamAct as a senior technical reference point for other junior accountants and outsourced personnel within Corporate Services.Provide day-to-day direction, oversight, and mentorship of UK-based Accounts Administrators working on the assigned client portfolio, ensuring deliverables meet Briars' technical and CX standards.Provide guidance and support on complex accounting matters as required.This support is technical and advisory only and does not include:Line managementPerformance managementObjective settingProgression or development ownershipExperience RequiredConfident client-facing communicator with strong commercial awareness.Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in a 360-degree client-facing role, retaining a hands-on delivery approach.Strong technical capability across UK GAAP, VAT, Corporation Tax, and statutory compliance.Experience working with multi-entity and multi-country client structures.Confident client-facing communicator with strong commercial awareness.Experience with Xero, CCH, Caseware, ASANA, and Claude (or comparable AI tools) is desirable.This role would suit someone who is either a first or second time mover from practice, ideally a mid-tier firm or a technically strong accountant that has spent some time in a business partner role.TPBN1_UKTJ