KennedyPearce are hiring a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner for a global professional services company based in London. This position will be 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. You will act as a trusted advisor to key business units and senior stakeholders, providing financial insight, analysis, and challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making. You'll play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance management, as well as mentoring and developing one direct rapport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior business leaders to support commercial strategy and decision-making
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for your business areas
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to drive profitability and cost efficiency
• Provide commercial challenge and identify opportunities for growth or margin improvement
• Support pricing, bids, and contract negotiations from a financial perspective
• Monitor key performance indicators and deliver actionable recommendations
• Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner
• Manage and mentor one direct report, supporting their development and performance
• Collaborate closely with the wider finance team on monthly reporting and analysis

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar commercial finance role, ideally within a professional services environment
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels