Financial Performance Business Partner

Spire Solicitors LLP; Dereham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Financial Performance Business Partner to enhance financial performance through analysis, coaching, and collaboration with legal teams. This role involves preparing insightful reports and supporting pricing strategies to improve profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and possess excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

2 self-care days per year

Paid close down days at Christmas

Personal Development Plan

Wellbeing Champions

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Staff events and active social committee

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial analysis, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven ability to coach and influence professionals at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance across individuals and practice groups.
• Prepare and present insightful reports for management.
• Deliver coaching and training on billing and pricing.

Skills

Financial analysis

Coaching

Communication skills

Excel

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Performance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This role is integral to improving the firms financial performance by combining detailed financial analysis with practical guidance and coaching for our legal teams. The successful candidate will provide actionable insights, support strategic decision-making, and work closely with solicitors and practice groups to enhance billing practices, pricing strategies, and overall profitability.

Location: Norwich (with travel to all Spire Solicitors offices across Norfolk)

Department: Finance & Business Performance

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance across individuals and practice groups, including billing, WIP, recovery rates, and profitability.
• Prepare and present clear, insightful reports for solicitors, team leaders, and senior management.
• Deliver one-to-one coaching and group training on billing, pricing, and financial best practices.
• Monitor at-risk WIP and collaborate with teams to reduce lock-up days and prevent write-offs.
• Partner with Marketing and fee earners on pricing for client pitches and profitability reviews.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and financial awareness across the firm.

Skills and Experience

• Strong background in financial analysis, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
• Proven ability to coach and influence professionals at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial data clearly.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to performance improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary which will focus on relevant experience to our industry or similar industries.
• Great benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in driving financial performance across the firm.

#TeamSpire:

Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With our head office in the heart of Norwich city centre, we have a strong regional presence with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton and Wymondham. We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and we pride ourselves on our friendly and personable culture.

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
• 2 self-care days per year (FTE)
• 3.5 days paid "close down" days at Christmas
• Personal Development Plan to support your career
• Wellbeing Champions to support your wellbeing within the firm
• Agile/Flexi Working Policy
• Staff events, and an active social committee
• A collaborative and engaging company culture

Equal Opportunities

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.