Finance Partner - Property & Investments (West Midlands)

SF Partners; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner with a focus on Investment Property and Commercial activities. The role is home-based but must be based in the West Midlands, working with senior leadership to drive strategic financial insight across a diverse portfolio of investments and joint ventures.

You will report to the Group Financial Controller, partner with the Chief Investment Officer and lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and commercial finance activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post‑qualification experience in senior finance business partnering, commercial finance, investment or property.
• Experience working with investment portfolios, property transactions or capital‑intensive businesses.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide financial challenge.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and strategic advice.
• Lead financial input into property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and investment appraisals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, planning and performance reporting across multiple commercial areas.
• Analyze investment performance, valuations, portfolio returns and market trends to support decisions.
• Manage capital planning, cash flow forecasting and liquidity for future investments.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and recommendations to boards and committees.
• Maintain strong controls, governance, statutory reporting and accounting standards.
• Lead, develop and motivate a finance team of five professionals.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

Team management

Strategic mindset

Financial planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

SF Partners seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner with a focus on Investment Property and Commercial activities. The role is home-based but must be based in the West Midlands, working with senior leadership to drive strategic financial insight across a diverse portfolio of investments and joint ventures.

You will report to the Group Financial Controller, partner with the Chief Investment Officer and lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and commercial finance activities.