Finance Business Partner

Coyne & Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Central Bristol seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive strategic decision-making. The role involves partnering with senior stakeholders, leading financial planning processes, and providing key insights for operational improvement. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong commercial acumen and communication skills.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Innovation-driven work environment

Ambitious growth plans

Qualifications

• 1-3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a business partnering or commercial finance role.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide financial insight and influence decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Deliver analysis of performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Are you a commercially savvy accountant ready to step into a role where finance drives strategic decision-making?

We’re working with a leading professional services business in Central Bristol, known for its innovation, collaborative culture, and ambitious growth plans. As part of their ongoing transformation, they are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing finance team in a newly created role.

The Role:

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. You’ll combine financial insight with business understanding to support operational decisions, drive performance, and shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and influence key decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for designated areas
• Deliver insightful analysis of performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Support strategic projects, including pricing, profitability analysis, and investment decisions
• Act as the link between finance and operations, ensuring financial rigor in commercial decisions

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 1-3yrs post-qualification experience
• Experience in a business partnering, commercial finance, or FP&A role
• Able to interpret financial data and present it in a clear, actionable way to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels
• Prior experience in professional services or project-based environments is advantageous