The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in supporting strategic and operational decision-making across multiple offices and teams. Working closely with Managing Partners, Office Partners, and the divisional FD, the role focuses on driving business improvement through financial insight, performance analysis, and commercial support.
This is a hands-on, collaborative role that bridges finance and operations, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in business decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Act as a trusted advisor to Managing Partners and Office Partners, providing financial guidance to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
- Build strong relationships across the business to understand commercial drivers and influence decision-making.
- Collaborate with the FP&A Manager and divisional FD to align financial planning with business goals.
- Monitor and analyse financial performance across offices, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide commentary and insight on variances, KPIs, and business drivers.
- Support the development and tracking of business improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and operational changes from a financial perspective.
- Provide recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost control.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned regions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Ensure forecasts are accurate, timely, and reflect current business realities.
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What we're looking for:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Post-qualification experience is desired but not required
- Experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within a multi-office or professional services environment.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel and Power BI.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in a multi-office organisation.
- Ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support
- Internal and external professional qualifications support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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Finance Business Partner in Manchester employer: BTG
BTG is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing its employees with the opportunity to engage in meaningful forensic assignments while working closely with clients and legal professionals. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from tailored growth opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages skill enhancement, particularly in the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester, where hybrid working allows for flexibility and work-life balance.
