Square 4 Partners is proud to announce its inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, recognising the firm’s strong culture, employee engagement and people-first approach during a period of significant business growth. The firm was recognised within the Small Organisation category, which recognises businesses employing between 10 and 49 people.
Founded in 2021, Square 4 was established with a clear ambition: to build a focused, agile and high-impact professional financial services business centred on delivery excellence, deep client relationships and long-term client success. Today, the business supports regulated financial services firms across the UK through its integrated Advisory Services, Interim Resource, Managed Services and Technology Solutions offerings.
The recognition from The Sunday Times reflects the strength of the firm’s culture as Square 4 continues to scale its operations and expand its client base across banking, payments, insurance, consumer finance and wealth management sectors.
Square 4’s inclusion was supported by strong employee engagement outcomes, including:
- 93% of employees recommend Square 4 to friends and family as a great place to work
- 95% of employees say they feel safe, respected, and proud to work at Square 4
- 91% confidence in management and leadership
- An Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 72, rated “Excellent”
Square 4 has built a culture focused on high performance, collaboration and accountability, while maintaining an environment where individuals are empowered to contribute, develop and grow. The business operates around its core values: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, Relationship-Driven, and Committed to Delivery Excellence. These principles remain central to the firm’s growth strategy and long-term organisational development.
“As Square 4 continues to grow, maintaining a strong, collaborative and high-performing culture remains a key priority for the business. Being recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work reflects the quality of our people and the environment we continue to build across the organisation. It also marks an important milestone in the continued evolution of our culture as we scale the business while staying true to the values that define Square 4.”
– Lucy Drage, People & Talent Manager
This award further strengthens Square 4’s position as an employer of choice within the financial services consulting sector. It supports the firm’s continued focus on attracting, developing and retaining high-quality talent.
Alongside its people strategy, Square 4 remains committed to responsible and sustainable growth through inclusive people practices, employee wellbeing initiatives, community engagement and charitable giving. As part of this commitment, the business donates 4% of annual profits to charitable and community causes, reflecting the firm’s broader purpose-led culture and commitment to creating a positive impact beyond commercial performance.
