Finance Business Partner

📍 Location: Birmingham 📅 Job Type: Permanent (Hybrid) 🚗 Travel: Regular travel involved

About the Role

A dynamic professional services firm is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insights and support one of its key divisions. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role involves close collaboration with senior management and stakeholders to drive financial performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct financial analysis, assessing performance against budgets and forecasts
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and financial models for strategic planning
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for decision-making

🔹 Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting processes
• Provide variance analysis to support financial performance management
• Work closely with leadership to align financial planning with business goals

🔹 Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing financial insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as HR & Business Operations
• Support special projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives

🔹 Performance Management

• Monitor financial KPIs and recommend cost optimisation initiatives
• Assist in setting targets and tracking progress toward strategic goals

Skills & Qualifications

✔ Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (ACCA/CIMA preferred) ✔ Experience in a Finance Business Partner role within professional services ✔ Strong financial analysis & reporting skills, with expertise in Excel and financial modelling ✔ Proficiency in financial software (SAP, Planful, or similar tools) ✔ Ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels ✔ Strategic thinker with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

This firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs.