Finance Business Partnering Manager 12 month FTC

The Consulting practice has seen significant growth, both organically and by a number of strategic acquisitions. As a business we strive to be constantly agile. We have recently merged together the legacy Risk and Consulting practices and realigned our business to ensure we are well placed to deliver our growth ambitions. We not only have deep sector knowledge, we are aligned into Go-to-market groups providing strategic, commercial, insight driven solutions to our clients. Join a dynamic and fast paced Consulting finance team of nearly 50 based primarily in London, Birmingham, and Manchester who support c4000 partners and client staff. As a business partner you will work directly with the Consulting Partners and staff. About the role: The Consulting practice has seen significant growth, both organically and by a number of strategic acquisitions. As a business we strive to be constantly agile. We have recently merged together the legacy Risk and Consulting practices and realigned our business to ensure we are well placed to deliver our growth ambitions. We not only have deep sector knowledge, we are aligned into Go-to-market groups providing strategic, commercial, insight driven solutions to our clients. Join a dynamic and fast paced Consulting finance team of nearly 50 based primarily in London, Birmingham, and Manchester who support c4000 partners and client staff. As a business partner you will work directly with the Consulting Partners and staff. This role offers the opportunity to work in a successful Business Partnering team providing specialist financial advice to the Business and Supply Chain Operations (BSCO) BU: Becoming a trusted advisor with whom the business consults, proactively providing insightful analysis and commentary. Working with the client teams to understand the financial metrics on large and complex jobs, advising them on revenue recognition and metrics. Providing detailed forecasting and planning support to the business leaders, to help them make informed decisions. Managing and coaching the junior members of the team and instilling a culture of continuous improvement and learning. PwC’s Business Partnering teams work hand-in-hand with our employees across the business, informing our leaders on the key decisions that drive the business forward, and shape their engagements. We entrust our Business Partnering teams to be proactive and honest, to build relationships and influence, to understand, challenge, and hold a mirror to the business, and to translate the numbers into a business story. What your days will look like: The Manager within the Business Partnering Team is the team’s first port of call for general Finance and business decision support. Working closely with the Finance Leader and coordinating a team of SA/A’s, this is a collaborative, diverse and engaging role, and a vital function to the business. Our Finance teams are an integral part of each business unit, working closely with business leaders to help drive business performance, identify and drive financial improvements, prepare plans and budgets, and report on the performance of the business - commercially, and functionally. PwC takes a people-first approach to Finance, and empowers its Business Partnering teams to be collaborative and value-adding. The individual in this role can expect to be exposed to a variety of critical Finance functions, depending on their skills and aspirations. They will also build working relationships with other Business Partnering teams, the Finance Directors, business leaders, and PwC’s Centres of Excellence. The primary responsibilities and areas the Finance Management team operates across, which the candidate may gain experience in and choose to further develop, include: Team Development Working with the Finance Leader to ensure SA/A team learning and development is identified and actioned. Business strategy and planning Using business insights and detailed analysis to provide the business unit and Finance Leads with support and guidance on P&L management. Owning and leading a defined part of the business structure including being the first point of contact for the leadership team for the component parts of that business Budgeting and forecasting Working with the Strategy & Planning Lead and Finance Leader in preparing budgets, plans and forecasts. Providing an in-depth knowledge of the markets which the business operates in, using this to build insight for helping the business determine investments, and growth opportunities Performance management and commercial oriented solutions Providing and communicating interpretation of the monthly financial results and commentary to the Finance Leader/Business Area leadership. Responsible for monitoring areas of financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) held in the financial scorecard, escalating issues where management action is required, with supporting analysis Financial control and compliance Providing Partners with relevant accounting advice from the bid stage to through the life of engagements. Providing the business area with relevant Financial Control expertise to ensure revenue recognition and accounting standards are achieved throughout Complex Engagement Support (where applicable) Providing ongoing commercial advice to complex engagements Undertaking revenue recognition, forecasting, performance variance activities as required by engagements. Providing tax, immigration, or inter-territory advice as required supported by specialist finance teams. This role is for you if: You hold a relevant finance qualification such as CA, ACA, CIMA or ACCA Commercially minded with a deep business understanding Able to demonstrate application of accounting standards, including IFRS 15 Technology enabled mindset and able to identify and drive change through technology adoption What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

The manager will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and commercial guidance. They are responsible for managing and coaching the finance team while ensuring financial control and compliance across complex engagements.

Candidates must hold a relevant finance qualification such as CA, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA. They should possess strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of accounting standards like IFRS 15, and a technology-enabled mindset.

• Empowered flexibility • Private medical cover • 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP • Six volunteering days a year

• Financial analysisPreferred

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• Financial business partnering
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Revenue recognition
• P&L management
• Commercial insight
• Accounting standards
• IFRS 15
• Team leadership
• Coaching
• Strategic planning
• Financial control
• Performance management
• Stakeholder management
• Financial Advising
• Influencing Skills
• Financial Controls
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Planning
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Business Partnering
• Investments
• Communication
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Decision Support Systems
• Performance Management
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Revenue Recognition
• Business Strategies
• Team Building
• Technology Adoption Lifecycle
• Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Coordinating
• Advising
• Business Structures

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Finance Business Partner
• Financial Manager (General)
• Finance Managers
• Financial Managers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week