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A finance business partner influences decisions; a management accountant produces the numbers. See how the two roles, salaries and career paths differ in 2026.

Finance leadership has changed, and technical skills alone no longer get you shortlisted for senior roles. Employers now want judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to influence people outside finance, on top of the numbers. This piece breaks down the 10 skills that employers want to see at interview, and that make the difference once someone's in the role, from scenario planning and regulatory fluency through to negotiation and M&A literacy.

A Finance Business Partner connects financial data to commercial decisions. Discover the role, daily responsibilities, key skills and why UK demand is rising in 2026.

Networking is one of those topics that everyone in the HR and People sector has an opinion on. Some love it, some dread it, and most of us have sat through an event wondering if a good chat over a coffee would have had more value. I wanted to share some honest thoughts on what actually makes networking worthwhile, and what might just be going through the motions.

AI written CVs are reshaping finance recruitment in 2026. See what candidates and hiring managers in Yorkshire should check before they apply or shortlist.

Want to become a Finance Business Partner? Discover the qualifications, career path, skills and timeline to move from Management Accountant to FBP in the UK.