Finance Business Partner

Harper May Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is on the lookout for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and strategic insight. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver timely financial analysis, support budgeting and forecasting, and identify opportunities for margin improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable simplifying complex data for non-finance stakeholders. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact business outcomes and drive accountability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in finance business partnering within professional services.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance on performance and profitability.
• Deliver management reporting and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualification

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a growing consulting firm that is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join its finance team. With an expanding client base and a strong focus on delivering strategic value, the firm is looking for a finance professional who can drive insight, improve performance, and support decision-making across the business.

Role Overview:
As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple service lines to provide clear financial analysis and strategic input. This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with non-finance teams to improve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with consulting and operational teams to provide financial guidance on performance, resource planning, and profitability

• Deliver accurate and timely management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy

• Develop and present financial models to inform pricing, pipeline planning, and investment decisions

• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost control, and process optimisation

• Support project-level financial tracking, reporting, and commercial risk analysis

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leads, helping to drive accountability and performance metrics

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal reporting and business partnering frameworks

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist

• Previous experience in a finance business partnering or commercial finance role, ideally within professional services or consulting

• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• A proactive, commercially focused mindset and a willingness to challenge assumptions constructively

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment