Head of Business Partnering

About the role

Harper May Ltd is seeking a Head of Business Partnering to lead a team of finance business partners within a global engineering and technology consultancy. This senior finance role will act as the commercial conscience of the organisation, influencing decisions and shaping finance support for a fast‑moving consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a team of finance business partners supporting operational and commercial leaders.
• Own the commercial finance relationship with business unit heads, turning performance into clear, actionable insight.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning across business units.
• Partner on pricing, bid and project profitability analysis to protect and improve margin.
• Provide decision support on investment, resourcing and growth initiatives.
• Strengthen management reporting and KPIs for rapid leader action.
• Identify and drive commercial improvement opportunities across the portfolio.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior operational and finance stakeholders.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Educated to degree level.
• Proven career progression through finance roles of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance, ideally within a large or multi‑site organisation.
• Strong analytical ability to turn financial data into commercial insight.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• None specified.