Finance Business Partner

This role of a Finance Business Partner requires a driven, ambitious and highly professional individual who will be an integral part of the Accounting and Finance team in the Retail industry. This position provides an excellent opportunity for the candidate to develop their commercial acumen and gain exposure to the wider business.

Client Details

Our client is a leading player in the Retail sector, boasting a sizeable workforce and a strong national presence. They pride themselves on their high-quality products and their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Their inclusive and supportive culture encourages growth, learning and continuous improvement.

Description

• Support the business' strategic goals, taking a project-based approach and working with the appropriate senior leads and business partners to ensure the key work streams are driving the transformational change expected and are supportive of the customer proposition.

• Working collaboratively with the Head of Delivery and Delivery Director to effectively track project costs for technology projects, manage month-end capital accruals with clear understanding of year to date and year to go spend.
• Business Partner to the Transformation Office, through provision of monthly reporting for project spend with associated benefits to date, forecast spend and benefits and decision support for the prioritisation process.
• Key support to the governance process for value streams, ensuring investment appraisals are done to a high standard and post investment reviews are conducted.
• Drive management action, financial control and robust decision making to ensure strong ROI on all investments and key learnings are captured through the post investment reviews.

Profile

• Professional Qualification (ACCA,CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent commercial acumen - ability to understand the business objectives and focus activity to yield the greatest Commercial benefit
• Dynamic and results-driven individual with high levels of energy, flexibility and commitment
• An effective communicator with excellent presentation skills and gravitas; articulate and persuasive; able to build strong relationships and influence across the business at all levels
• Embraces change and seeks and encourages fresh ideas in an ever-changing environment. Ability to support colleagues to adapt to change across the business
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• An ability to analyse complex data to inform decision making
• A proven track record of high performance in a commercial finance business partnering role
• Experience of good cross-functional working

Job Offer

• An attractive salary of £54,000 - £60,000, plus £6,000 car and benefits.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A strong company culture and hybrid working