Finance Business Partner

Finance
Business Partner 

Location: Swansea / Hybrid working
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Full -time, 35 hours, 9am – 5pm  

We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Business
Partner who can step into a broad, visible position within the firm, working
closely with senior stakeholders and legal teams to shape financial performance
and decision -making.  This is an exciting
role that has been created to strengthen how finance partners with the
business. It brings together ownership of budgeting and forecasting, oversight
of management accounts, and leadership of the statutory audit process,
alongside a strong focus on commercial insight and influence.

At Redkite, we believe in being bold in our thinking,
working as one team, and delivering excellence in everything we do. This
role is a key part of that, helping us move beyond reporting into real,
value -adding partnership with the business.  Redkite Solicitors has been trusted to provide exceptional legal advice
to individuals, families, and businesses since 1898. As a progressive,
full -service law firm, we are driven by growth and innovation, continuously
expanding our reach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With nearly 300
dedicated professionals, we are proud to be recognised as an employer of
choice, with many of our lawyers ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers.

Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment
may be based at an alternative Redkite office for group onboarding. A
willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is
therefore required.

• Leading
  the firm -wide budgeting and forecasting process
  
• Acting
  as a true business partner to legal teams, providing insight on
  performance, profitability, and growth
  
• Analysing
  key metrics such as utilisation, recovery rates, WIP, and matter
  profitability
  
• Translating
  financial data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders
  
• Challenging
  assumptions and identifying opportunities to improve performance and
  efficiency
  
• Supporting
  pricing decisions and bonus scheme calculations
  
• Overseeing
  the production of accurate and timely management accounts
  
• Leading
  the statutory audit process and acting as the key point of contact for
  auditors
  
• Ensuring
  strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
  
• Driving
  better alignment between finance and the wider business
  

Who We’re Looking For

This role requires someone who can operate with credibility
and confidence at a senior level, while still being hands -on.

You’ll need to be comfortable stepping beyond traditional
accounting and taking ownership of the commercial conversation, building trusted
relationships, working collaboratively, and confidently challenging where
needed.

• Qualified
  accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2–3 years
  post -qualification experience
  
• Experience
  within professional services (ideally with exposure to WIP, billing, and
  revenue recognition)
  
• Strong
  commercial awareness, with experience working closely with senior
  stakeholders
  
• Proven
  ability to influence, challenge, and add value beyond reporting
  
• Experience
  in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  
• Strong
  understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes
  
• Advanced
  Excel and analytical capability
  
• Exposure
  to audit leadership or ownership
  
• Experience
  improving processes or introducing more efficient ways of working
  

What’s in it for you?

We’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and
high -performing environment where people feel trusted, empowered, and able to
do their best work.

You’ll be joining colleagues who are not only technically
excellent, but also collaborative, commercially minded, and genuinely
supportive.

• Minimum
  25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  
• Holiday
  buy and sell scheme
  
• Contributions
  to gym membership
  
• Flexible
  working options
  
• Career
  development opportunities
  
• Redkite
  rewards scheme and more
  

Our Values

Our values aren’t just words, they shape how we work every
day:

• Trust – We build strong, honest
  relationships and do what we say we will
  
• Bold – We challenge thinking,
  embrace new ideas, and drive improvement
  
• Work
  as a Team – We
  collaborate across the firm to achieve the best outcomes
  
• Deliver
  Excellence – We
  take pride in delivering high -quality work and service
  

How to Apply

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can genuinely
influence decisions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse,
inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome
applicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, disability, age, religion, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments
throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can
thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage, please let us know, we’ll be
happy to support you.