Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - 1 Day a Week | Swansea Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for translating numbers into actionable business insight? Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a flexible, one-day-per-week basis in Swansea. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the firm-wide budgeting and forecasting process. Acting as a trusted business partner to legal teams, providing insight on performance, profitability, and growth. Analysing key metrics including utilisation, recovery rates, WIP, and matter profitability. Translating financial data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders. Challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency. Supporting pricing decisions and bonus scheme calculations. Overseeing the production of accurate and timely management accounts. Leading the statutory audit process and being the key contact for auditors. Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness. Driving better alignment between finance and the wider business. Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 2-3+ years post-qualification experience. Experience in professional services, ideally with exposure to billing and revenue recognition. Strong commercial awareness and experience working closely with senior stakeholders. Proven ability to influence, challenge, and add value beyond reporting. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes. Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities. Experience in audit leadership or ownership. Track record of improving processes and introducing more efficient ways of working. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on business performance while enjoying flexible, part-time working arrangements. You'll be part of a supportive team that values insight, collaboration, and professional growth. Location: Swansea (1 day per week on-site) If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and drive meaningful financial insight, we want to hear from you