Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established entity within the professional services sector. They boast a substantial presence in their field with over 4,000 employees globally. The company is committed to delivering quality service and fostering a collaborative work environment across multiple UK offices.

Job Description

  • Understand the key business drivers and explain the link between these drivers and the financial results
  • Provide detailed insights and make connections between HR, operational and financial data, and market trends
  • Provide business partnering support and act as a liaison / escalation point to help resolve any billing, credit control or financial issues in any in a timely and effective manner
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop, review and constructively challenge business cases
  • Work with the pricing team to identify unprofitable clients and matters and ensure that appropriate recommendations are communicated back to the relevant partners
  • Build strong relationships with and keep connected to cross functional teams (HR, marketing, operations etc) and colleagues across the finance function
  • Deputise for the Head of Finance in meetings and present key financial messages and recommendations
  • Ensure that financial risks & opportunities are effectively managed, clearly communicated and understood by key stakeholders, proactively find ways to convert opportunities and mitigate risks
  • Manage and improve the quality and timeliness of the monthly UK financial reporting packs, ensure the packs are delivered on time and provide high quality commentary and insight / recommendations
  • Perform detailed monthly reviews of the P&L, B/S, and cash flows
  • Ensure key stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the in month and YTD variances to forecast / budget
  • Lead the UK budget & reforecasting process and ensure we submit budgets and forecasts that are stretching but achievable and provide a credible baselines for comparisons vs actual results
  • Support the Head of Finance by inputting into the development of a cashflow forecasting model and monthly cash flow forecasts

The Successful Applicant

Must hold full ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification with significant PQE experience


  • Experience of working in a complex Finance Business Partnering role and experience of working with senior stakeholders
  • A high degree of commercial acumen with exceptional analysis and evidence of applied strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Strong financial modelling skills, ability to update, operate and develop financial models
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and has strength of personality to ensure the Finance view is represented well to different types of audience
  • Influencing and negotiating skills, to be able to impact on senior stakeholders' decisions and to gain respect as a trusted advisor
  • A continuous improvement mentality to support development of self, colleagues and business processes and interactions

What's on Offer

  • Market leading salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working - 50/50 split between office and home based
  • Opportunity to take on a newly created role and make it your own
  • Progress your career within an already successful business on a transformation journey
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