At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and support growth through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Company: Leading law firm with a focus on collaboration and professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by partnering with senior leaders and enhancing financial decision-making.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in budgeting and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
- Finance Business Partner
- Swansea - Flexible Working
The Opportunity
TSR Legal is delighted to be working with a leading law firm seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner.
This is a high‑profile role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and legal teams, helping to drive financial performance, improve decision‑making, and support the firm's continued growth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, commercial analysis, and audit management, while acting as a trusted adviser across the business.
The position would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with strategic commercial input and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the firm
- Partner with legal teams and department heads to provide meaningful financial insight and performance analysis
- Analyse key financial and operational metrics, including utilisation, recovery rates, WIP, billing performance, and profitability
- Produce and present clear, actionable management information to senior stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency, and profitability
- Support pricing decisions and incentive scheme calculations
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
- Lead the annual statutory audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and business‑partnering activities
- Foster strong relationships between the finance function and operational teams
Essential Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Minimum 2‑3 years post‑qualification experience
- Previous experience within a professional services environment
- Strong understanding of WIP, billing processes, and revenue recognition
- Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight
- Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Experience leading or managing external audit processes
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
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Finance Business Partner in Swansea employer: TSR Legal
TSR Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Media and Entertainment sector. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside high-profile clients in a dynamic environment located in the heart of Birmingham/London. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing firm that values your expertise and passion for shaping the future of media and entertainment law.
