Finance Business Partner

Brown Advisory; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Brown Advisory in Baltimore is seeking a highly driven finance business partner to support one of the firm’s business lines. You will report to the Head of Finance and work with senior leaders to shape growth and investment decisions.

The role offers exposure to strategic initiatives, advanced financial modeling, and collaboration across Corporate FP&A to deliver insightful reporting and planning.

Qualifications

• Broad financial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Advanced financial modeling experience, including AI leverage.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to business line leadership.
• Analyze complex financial data to forecast performance and support decisions.
• Build and evaluate strategic investment cases and financial models.
• Lead financial reporting, planning, and budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to connect performance drivers.
• Create board-ready finance and business presentations with clear storytelling.

Skills

Finance

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation

Influence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

MBA/CFA/CPA

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game‑changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client‑first culture. Brown Advisory is an independent investment‑management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first‑class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Overview

Brown Advisory is seeking a highly driven and analytical professional to serve as the finance business partner for one of the firm’s two business lines. This individual will report to the Head of Finance and have accountability to the business line leadership team. The position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders, help shape strategic decisions, and influence the growth trajectory of the business. This role is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within a global, independent investment‑management and strategic advisory firm.

The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to business line leadership, influencing decisions related to growth, investment prioritization, resource allocation, operating leverage, profitability, and financial planning.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to generate insights, forecast future performance, and support strategic decision‑making. Anticipate logical, potential next steps from both a finance and business perspective.
• Evaluate and support strategic investment opportunities and business cases, inclusive of building thoughtful financial models.
• Lead financial reporting, analysis, and planning; proactively create new frameworks where gaps exist.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance drivers including asset growth, pricing, productivity, and operating leverage.
• Draw connections across business areas through strong partnership with Finance and Accounting team members.
• Create and contribute to impactful finance and business‑centric Board and executive presentations, inclusive of thoughtful storytelling and messaging.
• Champion the use of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve decision support, forecasting, management reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data and financial analysis; propose actionable insights.Support and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and knowledge‑sharing environment.
• Partner with Corporate FP&A to complete ad hoc deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or related course of study.
• 12 – 15+ years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic finance experience.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA designation is a plus.
• Financial Services background; Wealth or Investment Management experience is preferred.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, data, and critical‑thinking skills, coupled with sound business acumen and commercial operating judgment.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and experience required, inclusive of leveraging artificial intelligence.
• Ability to influence, earn trust, and partner effectively with various levels and areas of the organization, including executive management. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and lead cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with Workday and Adaptive Planning is desirable.
• Ability to work five days a week in our Baltimore or DC office.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non‑immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

MD Salary: $160-$190k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

DC Salary: $176-209k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick‑up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.