Strategic Finance Business Partner (Fully Qualified | Standalone Role)

We are working with a global, data-led consultancy operating at the intersection of analytics, technology, and commercial strategy. As they continue to scale internationally, they are looking to appoint a fully qualified finance professional to take ownership of a standalone finance role supporting their International Markets. This is a high-impact position that blends strategic business partnering with hands-on financial ownership. You will operate as the key finance contact for the region, working closely with senior stakeholders across the UK, US, and wider markets, driving both performance and decision-making. The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys owning the full finance lifecycle while also contributing at a strategic level balancing operational delivery with forward-looking commercial insight.

Overview: This role offers a unique mix of FP&A, commercial finance, and operational control within a fast-paced, international environment. You will play a central role in shaping financial direction while ensuring the fundamentals are delivered with precision. As a standalone finance lead, you will need to be comfortable operating autonomously, managing competing priorities, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities: Act as the primary finance partner to senior stakeholders across international markets Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Own month-end close, including revenue recognition, reporting, and variance analysis Deliver clear, commercially focused insights to support strategic decision-making Build and maintain robust financial models to support planning and investment decisions Support strategic initiatives through business cases and ad-hoc analysis Monitor performance, identifying risks and opportunities to drive improved outcomes Take ownership of financial processes, driving continuous improvement and efficiency

Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – essential Proven experience across commercial finance, FP&A, and business partnering Strong track record of operating in a standalone or highly autonomous role Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills Comfortable working in a fast-moving, international environment

Why apply? True ownership in a standalone finance role with high visibility Opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy and operations Significant exposure to senior stakeholders across global markets Broad, commercially focused remit with real impact on business performance Dynamic, growing business with a forward-thinking culture