Why join us?
This is an excellent time to join a high-performing Finance team in a true business partnering role, where you will work closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and support sustainable growth within a key division of the business. The role will be based from our Manchester office on a hybrid basis with 2‑3 office days per week.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will build a deep understanding of the Insurance Services division’s commercial and operational drivers. You will support budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning processes, providing insight into revenue, margin, utilisation, cost base and working capital. Through detailed analysis you will identify risks and opportunities, contribute to strategic decisions and deliver clear, actionable insight that drives improved financial outcomes.
You will develop relationships across the business, influencing decision‑making through high‑quality financial information and commercial challenge. The role will involve supporting pricing and investment decisions, analysing profitability across clients and service lines, monitoring key KPIs to improve performance and forecasting accuracy, and playing a key role in enhancing working capital outcomes and driving improvements in reporting, governance and processes. You will also contribute to transformation initiatives across the division.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post‑qualified experience
- Proven background in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A
- Considerable commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into clear actions
- Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving performance
- Advanced analytical skills including financial modelling and scenario analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within professional services, insurance or a similar commercial environment
- Understanding of insurance services performance drivers and key metrics
- Exposure to pricing, investment appraisal and business case development
- Experience improving working capital performance and cash conversionBackground in transformation, process improvement or change initiatives
- Considerable systems and reporting capability, including advanced Excel
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
