Commercial Finance Business PartnerGlobal Professional Services Group, Hybrid - 3 days a week in Central London EC3 office£75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus & benefits The Company A qualified Commercial Finance Business Partner is sought by a leading professional services group with an enviable portfolio of FTSE 100 and Blue Chip clients. This organisation offers a broad range of services across international offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ambitious growth plans and continued profitable expansion within all markets and regions has created a new opportunity for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join the team. Providing support to the Partners and Functional Heads, you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class service to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Business Partner Collaborating proactively with senior leaders, business managers, and operations directors to drive business successDelivering financial insights and guidance to support strategic growth, client retention, and profitability within key practice groupsLeading the development of annual plans, budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic reviews aimed at fostering profitable growthAssisting practice groups in meeting their goals by providing financial analysis to inform decision-making and planningCompiling monthly financial reports with detailed analysis and commentary, tracking performance against both strategic and operational targets, and advising on actions required to achieve financial objectivesSupporting practice groups in the preparation of business cases for major initiatives, such as lateral hires, and the expansion of practice areas or geographic reachConducting advanced ad-hoc financial analysis to enhance profitability, focusing on realisation rates, fee earner utilisation, and working capital management Skills & Attributes of the Commercial Finance Business Partner The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with significant experience in partnering with key stakeholders in a commercial settingPrior experience in a professional services firm will be a strong advantageCandidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, advanced proficiency in Excel, and strong financial analysis and modelling capabilitiesThis role is best suited to a self-driven individual who thrives under pressure, remaining composed and focused to deliver results Applications only considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction. Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include Accounting & Finance; Legal Operations; HR – Human Resources & Personnel; IT – Information Technology; Pfi/PPP & FM; Procurement & Purchasing; Project Management & PMO; Sales & Marketing.Ref: BHJOB3543_5888