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.
Salary range
- £45,000 - £55,000