The Strategic Projects Business Partner will sit within the Value Creation Office, working closely with and reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects. The role acts as a central commercial and financial partner to the executive team and portfolio leadership, supporting the design and delivery of value creation initiatives across the Group. The Business Partner will also play a key supporting role in M&amp;A activity and integration projects. This position blends commercial finance, FP&amp;A and business partnering, with a strong focus on EBITDA, cash performance and strategic value drivers in a high‑growth environment<br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is newly qualified or early in their career and looking to broaden their exposure beyond core finance into commercial partnering, value creation, and M&amp;A.

<ul><li>ACA qualified (newly qualified or up to ~1-year PQE), ideally with professional services training.</li><li>Strong financial and data analysis skills, including financial statement interpretation and basic–intermediate modelling.</li><li>High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence working with large data sets and dashboards.</li><li>Clear, confident communicator able to present analysis and work effectively with stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially curious, relationship‑focused and comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.</li><li>Exposure to high‑growth or listed businesses is beneficial.</li><li>Experience in performance improvement, M&amp;A, working with finance/operations, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>

<strong>Value Creation Support</strong><br><ul><li>Assist the Head of Strategic Projects with developing and tracking value creation workstreams, KPIs and milestones.</li><li>Provide data gathering, analysis and general support to initiative and project teams.</li><li>Help prepare and monitor project plans, ensuring milestones and benefits are clearly recorded.</li><li>Gather, structure and analyse data to support performance insights and recommendations.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of tracking models and dashboards (full training provided).</li></ul><strong>Project Delivery &amp; Coordination</strong><br><ul><li>Help update progress trackers, follow up on actions and highlight risks or blockers to the team.</li><li>Work closely with stakeholders to support delivery of targets through analysis and coordination.</li></ul><strong>M&amp;A and Integration Exposure</strong><br><ul><li>Gain hands‑on experience in M&amp;A projects by supporting data gathering, analysis and the preparation of materials (training provided).</li><li>Support integration activities, including assisting with KPIs, tracking tools and monitoring delivery of synergy targets.</li></ul><strong>Stakeholder Communication</strong><br><ul><li>Assist in preparing reporting materials on initiative performance for senior leaders.</li><li>Help coordinate review meetings, ensuring actions, ownership and risks are clearly documented.</li></ul><strong>Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting</strong><br><ul><li>Support preparation of initiative‑level budgets, forecasts and underlying assumptions.</li><li>Work with Finance to feed initiative outcomes into Group‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Salary aligned with your skills and expertise</li><li>25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays</li><li>A clear progression route to further your career</li><li>Flexible benefit and well-being schemes</li><li>Birthday leave</li><li>2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes</li><li>A hard working, fun and professional working environment</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay</li><li>36.25 hour working week</li></ul><br>Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.<br><br>We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.<br><br><strong>Learning and Development<br></strong><br>Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.<br><br><strong>Diversity and Inclusion<br></strong><br>Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.