What we do

PARTNER FINANCIAL
Our Purpose - Drive &amp; Enhance Future Finance Leaders
With a proven specialism in the early identification of upper-quartile financial talent and future finance leaders, over 85% of our placed candidates achieve promotion to Director level in their career.
We work in partnership with both clients and candidates to ensure top performing professionals are developed, retained and committed to building long term value for your business.
Our professional team possess in-depth knowledge of their markets, sectors and disciplines. Our focus is on delivery, expertise and service.
Our Values:
Authentic - Confident &amp; Different Expertise - Capability to Deliver Collaborate - Listen &amp; Innovate Integrity - Ethical Foundation
Partner Financial is part of Partner Group
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Partner Financial are working in collaboration with a rapidly growing, heavily backed start-up technology business. The environment is highly dynamic, fast paced and the firm has grown significantly since it was founded, expecting to turnover over 100m after just three years trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing accountancy processes in house and growing its finance function, owning the management accounts and setting up the chart of accounts along with budgeting, forecasting and there will have some operational responsibilities too. Key responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day activity of the Finance team, including the month-end process; Conduct regular meetings with the operational department heads to help provide insight into their performance and any such variances; Completion of the reporting pack and be the first point of contact to discuss queries; Reviewing and monitoring of the intercompany templates and ensure transactions are signed-off; Ensuring adequate processes and controls are in-place, ensuring a best in class function Getting involved with various ad-hoc tasks throughout the department and always seeking to improve processes where possible. The Candidate: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA); Strong stakeholder management skills; Previous experience working in a high-growth and hands-on environment Comfortable in relating complex financial strategies to non-financial stakeholders; Ability to work independently or as part of a team but also understanding the impact on the wider team; Excellent IT literacy, especially MS Excel; Highly organised, with a strong track record of meeting frequent, tight deadlines. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within 48 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.

Interim Head of Finance Operations  

Partner Financial are working with a PE backed organisation that has a strong market presence and are currently embarking on a period of exponential growth. The organisation is currently undergoing a commercial transformation that will position the brand at the forefront of its market and main competitors. You will provide key insights and analysis to help drive the commercial decision-making process, challenging where appropriate. The successful candidate will also take ownership of the business planning and forecasting process. As a key member of the Finance function, you will business partner at a senior level across several key directorates and you will be integral to the overall team to help drive business performance. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the business unit to actively drive growth and reduce risk by identifying key insights and emerging trends. Owning the management reporting process and collaborating with senior leadership across other brands to share best practice and insights which might impact the wider business. Acting as a key advisor to the business unit through financial insight and data, helping to continually challenge assumptions. Developing regular forecasts that accurately predict performance based on trends and drivers. Owning the budgeting process and working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Partnering with senior leadership to define and develop appropriate KPIs for the business. Developing a process to ensure KPIs can be accurately calculated, collated and used to drive business performance. Working closely with the business in commercial negotiation through contract renewal, new brands and customer profitability. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with demonstrated PQE Proven track record of complex analysis of business performance in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Strong communications skills with the ability to influence upwards. Proficient in leading commercial strategic planning and forecasting processes. Previous experience partnering across Marketing and/or Customer directorates with a thorough understanding of their associated KPI’s is highly desirable. Interested candidates should send their CV to Alba Amigo and I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within seven days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.

Finance Business Partner

Partner Financial is collaborating with a PE backed company with a significant market presence, currently entering a phase of rapid expansion. The company is undergoing a commercial overhaul aimed at establishing itself as a leader in its market, surpassing its competitors. Your role will involve offering crucial insights and analysis to steer the commercial decision-making process, including the willingness to challenge assumptions where necessary. As a vital member of the Finance team, you will engage in strategic business partnering at a senior level across various key departments, playing an integral role in enhancing overall business performance. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the business unit to actively drive growth and reduce risk by identifying key insights and emerging trends. Owning the management reporting process and collaborating with senior leadership across other brands to share best practice and insights which might impact the wider business. Acting as a key advisor to the business unit through financial insight and data, helping to continually challenge assumptions. Leading the enhancements in the analysis and comprehension of the investment in CapEx and OpEx. Developing robust business cases to support sizable investments and projects. Developing regular forecasts that accurately predict performance based on trends and drivers. Owning the budgeting process and working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Partnering with senior leadership to define and develop appropriate KPIs for the business. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with demonstrated PQE Proven track record of building business cases Strong communications skills with the ability to influence upwards Previous experience business partnering across a Tech-focussed directorate with a thorough understanding of their associated KPI’s is highly desirable. Interested candidates should send their CV to Lily Rivers. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within seven days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.

Partner Financial are working with a high growth, FTSE 100 business services company. With a turnover in the billions, the business has grown aggressively over the past few years both organically and through international acquisitions, positioning themselves at the forefront of their market. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager and working closely with the Financial Controller, this broad position offers the successful candidate a diverse exposure supporting the reporting work stream, FP&amp;A and the Accounting teams at a Group level across a global organisation. You will be joining a high-performing team that positions Finance as a centre of excellence within the business, with the opportunity to progress within an organisation that champions professional development. Key responsibilities: Leading the preparation of the monthly management accounts, as well as the year end and half year Group consolidated accounts Providing financial analysis that will support the presentation of half year and full year results Assist with the consolidation and review of the Group’s budget and wider strategic objectives Adapting a business partnering approach with various stakeholders, both financial and operational, to support with analysis, queries and other ad-hoc requirements Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement related to internal processes and ways of working within the Finance function Reviewing monthly business areas results, as well as monitoring key trends and KPIs across the Group • Working alongside the FP&amp;A team preparing the top-down forecasts, reviewing different business areas’ budgets, and preparing supporting business insights analysis for the company’s results The ideal candidate: Qualified Accountant (ACA) from a top 6 practice Experience working with complex consolidations within a multi-national organisation Able to deliver with exceptional levels of accuracy, placing a high regard on achieving excellence Strong communication skills both written and verbally, with the ability to build solid working relationships Previous experience with Hyperion Financial Management is desirable but not essential Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and driven to succeed Excellent Excel skills Interested candidates should send their CV to Alba Amigo. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.