Head of Finance Business Partnering

Head of Finance Business Partnering

2026-08-21T00:00:00

Location: Brighton, East Sussex, GB, BN1 1

Application deadline: 2026-11-23T15:23:06.697

Head of Finance Business Partnering

We are searching for an experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our National Finance team in Preston. This is a senior leadership role within the Finance function, offering direct exposure to key decision-makers across the firm and the opportunity to play a central role in driving premium, consistent commercial insight, strategic decision-making and financial performance.

You'll lead the Finance Business Partnering function while remaining hands-on with one of the firm's three lines of business, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Reporting to one of the National Finance Partners, you will deliver clear, high-quality financial insight that shapes decisions and drives performance.

The role combines direct ownership of a major business area with leadership of the wider partnering team - setting the standard for insight, challenge and support.

Working closely with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will also ensure reporting and analysis is aligned, consistent and supports the delivery of practical, decision-ready insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing clear, timely insight that shapes decisions and drives performance.


• Leading from the front as the finance partner to a major line of business, translating financial and operational performance into simple, actionable recommendations.


• Driving high-quality planning, forecasting and performance management, ensuring a strong forward-looking view of risks and opportunities.


• Providing commercial challenge and support on strategic initiatives, acting as a sounding board and identifying risks and opportunities early.


• Embedding a consistent business partnering approach across the firm, setting standards for insight, communication and stakeholder engagement.


• Establishing effective performance review processes, ensuring the right balance of support and challenge to drive accountability and results.


• Working closely with FP&A and central finance teams to deliver a joined-up, high-quality finance service, with aligned insight and reporting.

What We Are Looking For:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.


• Proven track record in commercial finance and business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders.


• Strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of how financial insight drives business performance and decision-making.


• Strong commercial judgement, able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.


• Credible and confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at Partner and Director level.


• Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on raising capability and standards.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into decision-ready outputs.


• Highly organised and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a track record of driving improvement and change.

What We Can Offer You:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experiences, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working


• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)


• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.


• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Type: Experienced hire

Status: Permanent

Location: PRESTON

Department: Other Business Support Services

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Head of Finance Business PartneringWe are searching for an experienced Head of Finance Business PartneringMake an Impact at RSM UKWe are looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our National Finance team in Preston. This is a senior leadership role within the Finance function, offering direct exposure to key decision-makers across the firm and the opportunity to play a central role in driving premium, consistent commercial insight, strategic decision-making and financial performance.You'll lead the Finance Business Partnering function while remaining hands-on with one of the firm's three lines of business, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Reporting to one of the National Finance Partners, you will deliver clear, high-quality financial insight that shapes decisions and drives performance.The role combines direct ownership of a major business area with leadership of the wider partnering team - setting the standard for insight, challenge and support.
Working closely with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will also ensure reporting and analysis is aligned, consistent and supports the delivery of practical, decision-ready insight.You'll make an impact by:Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing clear, timely insight that shapes decisions and drives performance.Leading from the front as the finance partner to a major line of business, translating financial and operational performance into simple, actionable recommendations.Driving high-quality planning, forecasting and performance management, ensuring a strong forward-looking view of risks and opportunities.Providing commercial challenge and support on strategic initiatives, acting as a sounding board and identifying risks and opportunities early.Embedding a consistent business partnering approach across the firm, setting standards for insight, communication and stakeholder engagement.Establishing effective performance review processes,
ensuring the right balance of support and challenge to drive accountability and results.Working closely with FP&A and central finance teams to deliver a joined-up, high-quality finance service, with aligned insight and reporting.What we are looking for:We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.Proven track record in commercial finance and business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders.Strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of how financial insight drives business performance and decision-making.Strong commercial judgement, able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.Credible and confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at Partner and Director level.Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on raising capability and standards.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into
decision-ready outputs.Highly organised and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proactive and solutions-focused, with a track record of driving improvement and change.What we can offer you:We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.Hybrid and Flexible working.27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.#LI-AE1Experienced hirePermanentPRESTONOther Business Support Services