Finance Business Partner

SG Partnership; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Partnership is seeking an ACA-qualified Finance Business Partner to collaborate with operational stakeholders, delivering financial insight, analysis and commercial support to drive portfolio performance and value creation. The role involves partnering with Asset Management, Property Management, Estates and Facilities, with 3–4 days on-site in the West Midlands.

You will support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and investment appraisals across a diverse commercial property

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountant with strong commercial finance experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Proactive, commercially aware with ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Asset Management, Property Management, Estates and Facilities to provide financial insight.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across a portfolio of assets.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis for profitability and efficiency.
• Assist investment appraisals, acquisitions, disposals and development projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Commercial finance

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

West Midlands (3–4 days on-site per week)

We are working with a leading pan-European commercial property investor and asset manager. Backed by significant investment capability, the business continues to expand its presence across the UK and Europe, with a diverse portfolio spanning retail, industrial, office and residential assets. They are seeking an ACA-qualified Finance Business Partner to work closely with operational stakeholders, providing financial insight, analysis and commercial support to drive portfolio performance and long‑term value creation.

Why Join?

• International Investment Platform: Join a significant European property investment group with a substantial and diverse portfolio of assets, offering exposure to an established and ambitious investment environment.
• Strategic Growth: Be part of a business with an active acquisition strategy and continued investment across the UK and Europe, providing valuable exposure to investment appraisals, acquisitions and portfolio expansion.
• Commercial Development: Build on your technical accounting foundation by gaining hands‑on experience in financial modelling, investment analysis, business partnering and commercial decision‑making.
• Career Progression: An excellent opportunity for an ACA‑qualified accountant looking to take their next step in industry, broaden their commercial skillset and develop towards a more senior finance leadership position.
• Senior Stakeholder Exposure: Work closely with experienced finance professionals, Asset Managers and senior operational leaders, gaining insight into the financial and commercial drivers of a substantial property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Asset Management, Property Management, Estates and Facilities teams, providing financial insight to support operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across a portfolio of commercial property assets.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis, identifying key performance drivers, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate profitability, return on investment and operational efficiency.
• Support investment appraisals, acquisitions, disposals and development projects through financial analysis and cash flow modelling.
• Provide commercial insight into rental performance, leasing strategies, capital expenditure and portfolio optimisation.
• Prepare and maintain financial reporting, dashboards and KPIs to support senior management and operational stakeholders.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, improved profitability and enhanced financial performance.
• Support the development and improvement of financial processes, reporting systems and internal controls.
• Assist with financial due diligence, audit requirements and other ad hoc commercial finance projects.

Candidate Profile

• ACA‑qualified accountant, ideally having trained within an accountancy practice before making an initial move into industry.
• Experience gained in a financial accounting, management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance role, with a desire to develop further business partnering responsibilities.
• Strong technical accounting foundation, combined with commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial information to support business decisions.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills and an aptitude for financial modelling.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, ambitious and commercially curious, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Previous exposure to property, real estate, investment or other asset‑intensive environments would be advantageous, although not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ACA qualified accountant looking to build on their initial industry experience and transition into a more commercially focused finance role. With exposure to a substantial international property portfolio, ongoing acquisition activity and senior operational stakeholders, the position offers an opportunity to develop valuable investment and business partnering experience while establishing a strong platform for future career progression