Finance Business Partnering - Manager (Consulting) 12 month FTC

PwC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Birmingham seeks a Manager in the Internal Firm Services Finance team. The role focuses on leading planning, budgeting and forecasting, delivering financial insights to support growth and strategic decisions.

You will partner with business leaders, provide performance reporting and drive value through analytics. You will also build strong relationships with Finance Directors and Centre of Excellence teams, coach staff, and ensure governance and compliance in complex engagements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional credentials (CA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA or international equivalent).
• Experience partnering with business to drive performance and financial insight.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with digital tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insight that supports performance and strategy.
• Partner with business leaders as a trusted finance advisor, delivering commercial analysis and recommendations.
• Build stakeholder relationships, coach and mentor team members to foster collaboration and improvement.
• Ensure robust financial governance and support complex engagements with risk management and compliance guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Accounting and financial reporting

Communication

Financial forecasting

Financial accounting

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (CA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA or international equivalent)

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

The Manager in the Business Partnering Team serves as the primary contact for finance and business decision support. Working closely with the Finance Leader and coordinating Senior Associates and Associates, the role is collaborative, varied and integral to business success. Finance partners support business leaders by driving performance, identifying financial improvements, developing plans and budgets, and reporting commercial and operational results. The role offers broad exposure to key finance activities, tailored to individual strengths and career aspirations. It also involves building strong relationships with Business Partnering teams, Finance Directors, business leaders and Centres of Excellence to deliver value-added financial insight and support.

What your days will look like:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insight that supports business performance, growth and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders as a trusted finance advisor, delivering commercial analysis, performance reporting and recommendations to drive informed decisions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships while developing, coaching and mentoring team members to foster collaboration, capability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust financial governance and support complex engagements through financial oversight, risk management, compliance expertise and value-driven commercial guidance.

This role is for you if

• Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or international equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise and knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of business performance, financial drivers and strategic decision-making.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Proactive and results-driven, demonstrating initiative, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Technology-enabled mindset with advanced Excel capabilities and a passion for using digital tools to drive efficiency, insight and business improvement.

Whatyou’llreceive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office,homeand client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 25, 2026