Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a commercially astute and analytically driven Finance Business Partner to join our Irish office, supporting the Advisory business of a large global professional services firm. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the consulting portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End & Revenue Management

• Participate in monthly revenue calls to proactively address issues.

• Investigate low recovery jobs and missed provisions.

• Review negative net billable WIP by partner and job to support balance sheet integrity.

• Analyse inter-service line revenues within the Irish practice.

• Assess resourcing mix (onshore, offshore, contractors) for cost optimisation.

Margin Analysis

• Conduct ongoing reviews of engagement margin levels.

• Evaluate portfolio profitability and recommend corrective actions.

• Support pricing decisions through detailed margin data analysis.

Shape of Business

• Analyse financial and HR data to inform hiring and promotion decisions.

• Provide insights to leadership on workforce planning and business structure.

Forecasting & Reporting

• Oversee weekly forecasting and pipeline tracking.

• Monitor job closures and week-to-week financial movements.

• Manage queries from sector and competency teams.

• Lead change management for new P&Ls.

• Supervise production of weekly dashboards and KPI analysis for the CFO.

Working Capital Management

• Identify and implement process changes to improve cash collection.

• Advise on deal structuring to enhance working capital outcomes.

Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

• Lead or support strategic ad hoc analysis to inform executive decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable.

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and data visualisation tools.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 19 more}

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date