Finance Business Partner

Description:

I'm working with a growing Retail & Distribution eCommerce business based in Huddersfield that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation where you'll work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight that supports business performance and strategic decision-making.

This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to influence senior stakeholders, improve profitability, and play a key part in driving the continued success of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and departmental managers, providing financial insight, support, and constructive challenge
Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis with clear recommendations to improve performance
Monitoring financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across the business
Working closely with budget holders to ensure financial targets, budgets, and forecasts are achieved
Turning financial data into meaningful commercial insights that support better business decisions
Reviewing business cases and challenging assumptions to ensure commercial decisions deliver value
Partnering with operational teams to identify opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve profit margins
Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process, ensuring financial plans align with business objectives
Identifying financial risks and opportunities early, working with stakeholders to develop practical solutions and action plans
Producing meaningful reporting and analysis to support strategic initiatives and continuous business improvement
Driving improvements in financial reporting, processes, and business performance through better use of data and systems

The client is looking for:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant, or someone nearing qualification
Previous experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Accounting within a fast-paced environment
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Experience within Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, FMCG, or another commercially focused environment would be highly advantageous
Strong Excel skills, with experience using reporting and BI tools beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a growing eCommerce business where you'll have genuine influence, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help shape the financial performance of the organisation while continuing to develop your career.

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