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:

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

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

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