Finance Business Partner

Ambition; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner for an 18-month FTC in Bristol. This influential role involves providing financial insights, leading budgeting processes, and mentoring junior analysts, all within a supportive and inclusive culture focused on transformation and career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance business partnering within professional services.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial interface between practice group leadership and finance.
• Deliver strategic financial insights and lead budgeting processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and support profitability initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Divisional Manager - Legal Finance & Accounting

Ambition are supporting a global law firm in their recruitment for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner on an 18 month FTC, to join its high-performing finance team in Bristol. This is a strategic role supporting a key practice group, with scope to influence decision-making across international teams and drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial interface between practice group leadership and the wider finance function
• Deliver strategic financial insights, performance reviews, and partner-level presentations
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
• Support pricing strategy and profitability initiatives
• Collaborate with credit control and local finance teams to manage working capital
• Provide financial modelling for lateral hires, promotions, and expansion projects
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to firmwide financial planning

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within professional services
• Strong commercial acumen and financial modelling skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools
• Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm undergoing major transformation in its finance systems and processes. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive culture with access to career development, flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend