At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making for Business Services.
- Company: Join a leading firm committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategies and driving business success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong finance partnering experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
This role sits at the heart of strengthening financial insight, working as a trusted finance partner within FP&A.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Insight: Provide clear financial insight and concise management information. Prepare concise management information. Deliver financial modelling. Identify financial risks.
- Planning: Lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned Business Services functions. Develop robust assumptions. Produce variance analysis with clear narrative. Drive cost discipline.
- Business Partnering & Strategic Stakeholder Support: Act as the lead finance contact for Business Services Directors. Build strong relationships across Business Services. Contribute actively to leadership discussions. Partner on cross-functional initiatives and firm-wide strategic programmes.
- Performance Management: Develop and monitor KPIs and financial metrics that strengthen visibility of Business Services performance and value. Provide insight into performance drivers and track progress against financial goals. Support prioritisation of investment.
- Projects: Support the Head of FP&A and senior leadership on strategic projects. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes. Develop and coach the FP&A Analyst.
Skills
- Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA). Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering. Advanced financial analysis. Excellent communication. Strong commercial judgement. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience supporting central finance functions.
- Desirable: Experience with financial planning. Experience in legal. Understanding of professional services.
Personal Attributes: Credible. Comfortable providing constructive challenge while maintaining strong relationships. Curious. High levels of integrity.
Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Pension and healthcare provision. Flexible and hybrid working. Ongoing learning and professional development. Inclusive workplace.
Shoosmiths is proudly a Disability Confident Employer. The disability confident scheme is a government initiative to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long-term conditions. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone.
Finance Business Partner in Birmingham employer: SHOOSMITHS
At Shoosmiths, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and benefits package alongside a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Our inclusive workplace culture fosters strong relationships and encourages collaboration, making it an ideal environment for Finance Business Partners to thrive and contribute to strategic initiatives. With flexible and hybrid working options, we ensure that our employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance while driving financial insight and performance management.
