Company: FOUR SQUARED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
We are proudly working with a global professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support financial performance, commercial decision-making, and strategic planning across the business. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior operational leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing clear financial insight to support both day-to-day and longer-term decision-making. The position combines strong technical accounting with commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and forward-looking financial planning. The Finance Business Partner will take ownership of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, providing meaningful commentary and analysis to highlight performance trends, risks and opportunities. You'll play a key role in translating financial data into practical insight, supporting leaders to understand financial outcomes and make informed decisions. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced, professional services environment, with the opportunity to influence how the business operates and grows. It is well suited to a qualified accountant looking for a commercially focused role with genuine business partnering responsibility.
Key Responsibilities- Act as a Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge
- Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting processes for assigned areas
- Provide financial modelling and analysis to support business initiatives and investment decisions
- Monitor cost control, margins and performance against plan
- Maintain strong balance sheet control, including ownership of key reconciliations
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and audit requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and efficiency
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement activity
Skills & Experience Required- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA essential)
- 5+ years' experience, ideally within professional services, consultancy or a complex corporate environment
- Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercially focused finance role
- Strong management accounting, forecasting and analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Confident, proactive approach with the ability to challenge constructively
- Strong Excel and financial systems experience
- Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
What's on Offer- Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working model based in Oldbury
- High-profile finance business partnering role
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
- Supportive, collaborative working culture
- Career development opportunities within a global professional services organisation