Finance Business Partner

Swansea, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/04/2026

We recognise that our reputation as one of the leading law firms in Wales is entirely down to the people who work here. We place great stock in attracting talented people, doing all we can to make sure you enjoy life at Redkite Solicitors and give you plenty of reasons to build a long-term career with us.

Job Description

FinanceBusiness Partner

Location: Swansea / Hybrid working
Contract:Permanent
Hours:Full-time,35hours, 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. Willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required.

What Will You Be Doing?

• 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
• Redkite rewards scheme and more

Our Values

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

• 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.

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