Business Partner Finance

Location: Birmingham or London, UK
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits
Recruiter: Robert Half, on behalf of a Leading Legal Firm

Overview:
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious law firm in their search for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished finance professional to play a crucial role in driving financial performance, strategy, and growth across the firm's core business operations. Based in Birmingham or London, this role offers significant exposure and responsibility within a highly reputable legal practice.

Role Highlights:
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor and financial consultant to the partnership, contributing to the firm's ongoing financial planning, business analysis, and operational performance enhancement. Your insights and recommendations will be integral to decision-making processes, and you will be instrumental in promoting financial awareness across practice groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, value-adding financial advice to partners and leadership teams to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the firm's broader objectives and growth plans.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for different practice areas.
• Partner closely with business unit leaders to support strategic initiatives, evaluate financial implications, and deliver actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving and revenue enhancement while upholding quality service delivery standards.
• Oversee financial modeling and scenario planning to guide decision-making and assess risks.
• Ensure alignment of financial practices with regulatory and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Legal Sector Experience: Demonstrable experience within a finance function in a legal or professional services environment.
• Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills, including a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Commercial Acumen: A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for business leaders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, within the legal or broader professional services sector.

What's On Offer:
In return, the successful candidate will join a supportive and dynamic team, with a competitive salary of up to £95,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within one of the UK's leading legal firms, with the flexibility of being based in either Birmingham or London.

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