At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive commercial performance and operational excellence in a leadership role.
- Company: Join a leading professional services organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Influence business strategy, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead and develop teams.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a major business unit and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in business performance and strong financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Business Performance to partner with a senior business leader and play a key role in driving commercial performance, operational excellence and strategic growth. This is a high-impact leadership position sitting at the heart of a major business unit. Working as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help shape strategy, influence decision-making and ensure the successful delivery of business plans across a complex and fast-moving environment.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, challenge and support senior leaders to achieve sustainable growth and improved profitability.
The Role
- Partnering with senior leadership to develop and deliver business strategy
- Leading financial planning, forecasting and performance management activities
- Driving profitability and identifying opportunities for business improvement
- Translating strategic objectives into operational delivery plans
- Monitoring business performance and providing insight to support decision-making
- Leading cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and commercial outcomes
- Influencing stakeholders across finance, people, marketing and business development functions
- Identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation plans
- Supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives
- Developing a culture of accountability, commercial awareness and continuous improvement
About You
You will be a commercially minded business leader with experience operating in a complex, professional environment. You are likely to bring:
- Significant experience in business performance, commercial leadership or business partnering roles
- Strong financial and commercial management capability, including P&L responsibility
- Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams
- A track record of delivering business improvement and change initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
- Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at executive level
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- The confidence to challenge constructively and drive accountability
- Experience leading and developing teams
Background
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in professional services, legal services, financial services, consulting or other complex, multi-stakeholder environments. This role would suit an individual who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels, building strong relationships and driving measurable business outcomes through collaboration and influence.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation in a visible leadership role with genuine influence over business performance, strategy and growth. You will work closely with senior decision-makers and play a key part in shaping the future direction of a significant business area.
Head of Business Performance in England employer: Blue Legal
Join a leading professional services organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development. As the Head of Business Performance, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that encourages strategic thinking and offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a focus on driving commercial success and operational excellence, this role provides a unique chance to influence key business decisions while working alongside senior leaders in a supportive environment.
