Finance Business Partner

One of our clients is looking to a point a Finance Business Partner to support a portfolio of SME clients. This is a relationship-driven role focused on providing financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support, rather than carrying out the day-to-day compliance work.

Working closely with business owners, you'll help them understand their financial performance, identify opportunities for growth, and make informed decisions. You'll become a trusted adviser, offering proactive support and ensuring clients get maximum value from the firm's wider services.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing relationships with a portfolio of business clients.
• Acting as a trusted adviser and first point of contact.
• Reviewing management information and discussing business performance with clients.
• Providing commercial insight and practical recommendations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning discussions.
• Identifying opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure an excellent client experience.
• Managing client engagement, retention, and service delivery.

This position offers a blend of account management, financial review, and business partnering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys advising clients and building long-term relationships.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or outsourced finance environment.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Experience reviewing management accounts and discussing financial performance.
• The ability to explain financial information in a clear, practical way.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent experience (qualification not essential).

What's on Offer

• A client-focused advisory role with limited compliance responsibilities.
• The opportunity to work closely with ambitious and growing businesses.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Modern systems and processes designed to maximise client value.
• A varied role with genuine scope to influence client success.