Finance Business Partner

DWF

Finance Business Partner working with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance at DWF. Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes within the Insurance Services division.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will build a deep understanding of the Insurance Services division’s commercial and operational drivers.
You will support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes, providing insight into revenue, margin, utilisation, cost base and working capital.
Through detailed analysis, you will identify risks and opportunities, contribute to strategic decisions and deliver clear, actionable insight that drives improved financial outcomes.
You will develop relationships across the business, influencing decision-making through high-quality financial information and commercial challenge.
The role will involve supporting pricing and investment decisions, analysing profitability across clients and service lines, and monitoring key KPIs to improve performance and forecasting accuracy.
You will also play a key role in enhancing working capital outcomes, driving improvements in reporting, governance and processes, and contributing to transformation initiatives across the division.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience
Proven background in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A
Considerable commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into clear actions
Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving performance
Advanced analytical skills including financial modelling and scenario analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable: Experience within professional services, insurance or a similar commercial environment
Understanding of insurance services performance drivers and key metrics
Exposure to pricing, investment appraisal and business case development
Experience improving working capital performance and cash conversion
Background in transformation, process improvement or change initiatives
Considerable systems and reporting capability, including advanced Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modellingscenario analysisbudgetingforecastingperformance analysispricing analysisinvestment appraisalbusiness case developmentworking capital managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

commercial acumeninfluencing senior stakeholderscommunication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildinganalytical skillsstrategic decision-makingactionable insight deliveryperformance drivinggovernance enhancement

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA