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Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make an impact in a truly global, fast-paced environment?
We are recruiting exceptional opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the international finance function of a world-leading law firm in Leeds. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking a commercial Finance Business Partner to support global operational leads and drive performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic finance business partner to operations leadership, providing insight and challenge to support decision-making
- Lead on the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly results, forecasts, and budgets across global support functions
- Oversee the month-end close process, delivering accurate financial commentary and insights
- Develop and maintain high-quality reporting packs for senior stakeholders
- Drive the annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes, including preparation of board-level presentations
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting through automation
- Manage and mentor a Commercial Finance Analyst, fostering professional growth and team development
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and deliver detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong commercial finance and management reporting experience
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information with clarity
- Previous experience in a partnership or international environment is highly desirable
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and business partnering skills
- Detail-oriented and hands-on, with a continuous improvement mindset
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
