Finance Business Partner

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our high-performing team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. You will work closely with the Head of Finance to influence strategic decisions, drive financial performance and support sustainable growth within the Commercial Services division.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide actionable insights on revenue, margin, pricing, utilisation and working capital, and partner across the business to challenge and improve financial

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in professional services.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into actions.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of Finance to support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning with insight into revenue, margin, pricing, and working capital.
• Provide analysis to identify risks and opportunities and drive improved financial outcomes.
• Influence decision-making through high-quality financial information and commercial challenge; support pricing and investment decisions.
• Monitor KPIs to improve forecasting accuracy and working capital; contribute to governance and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Advanced analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Why join us?

This is an excellent time to join a high-performing Finance team in a true business partnering role, where you will work closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and support sustainable growth within a key division of the business.

The role will be based from our Manchester office on a hybrid basis with 2 office days per week.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will build a deep understanding of the Commercial Services division’s commercial and operational drivers. You will support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes, providing insight into revenue, margin, pricing, utilisation and working capital. Through detailed analysis, you will identify risks and opportunities, contribute to strategic decisions and deliver clear, actionable insight that drives improved financial outcomes.

You will develop relationships across the business, influencing decision-making through high-quality financial information and commercial challenge. The role will involve supporting pricing and investment decisions, analysing profitability across clients and practice areas, and monitoring key KPIs to improve performance and forecasting accuracy. You will also play a key role in enhancing working capital outcomes, driving improvements in reporting, governance and processes, and contributing to transformation initiatives across the division.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience
• Experience within professional services or a similar commercial environment
• Considerable commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into clear actions
• Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving performance
• Advanced analytical skills including financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Proven background in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A
• Understanding of Commercial Services performance drivers and key metrics
• Exposure to pricing, investment appraisal and business case development
• Experience improving working capital performance and cash conversion
• Background in transformation, process improvement or change initiatives
• Considerable systems and reporting capability, including advanced Excel

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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