At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business performance and drive strategic growth in a dynamic environment.
- Company: A leading professional services organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: Join a respected organisation and collaborate with senior leaders.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a major business unit and influence key decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in business performance and strong analytical skills required.
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.
- 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
- 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
You will be a commercially minded business leader with experience operating in a complex, professional environment.
- Significant experience in business performance, commercial leadership or business partnering roles
- Strong financial and commercial management capability, including P&L responsibility
- 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
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.
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 Analysis (Permanent) employer: Blue Legal
As a leading professional services organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities, working closely with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions and drive commercial success in a fast-paced environment. Join us to be part of a respected team where your insights will shape the future of our business and contribute to meaningful outcomes.
