Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner
Swansea  Flexible Working
The Opportunity
TSR Legal is delighted to be working with a leading law firm seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner.
This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and legal teams, helping to drive financial performance, improve decision-making, and support the firm's continued growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, commercial analysis, and audit management, while acting as a trusted adviser across the business.
The position would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with strategic commercial input and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the firm
Partner with legal teams and department heads to provide meaningful financial insight and performance analysis
Analyse key financial and operational metrics, including utilisation, recovery rates, WIP, billing performance, and profitability
Produce and present clear, actionable management information to senior stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency, and profitability
Support pricing decisions and incentive scheme calculations
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
Lead the annual statutory audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors
Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and business partnering activities
Foster strong relationships between the finance function and operational teams
The successful candidate will be a confident and credible finance professional with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and contribute to commercial decision-making.
Essential Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Minimum 23 years' post-qualification experience
Previous experience within a professional services environment
Strong understanding of WIP, billing processes, and revenue recognition
Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight
Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Experience leading or managing external audit processes
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director at TSR Legal :