Finance Business Partner
3 days ago
Luton
Finance Business Partner - Luton Salary: Up to £60,000 + 15% Performance Bonus About Our Client & This Opportunity I'm delighted to be working with a highly successful and growing organization who are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a pivotal role where you'll drive strategic financial excellence while being supported in your career development. My client offers genuine progression opportunities within a collaborative culture that values expertise and invests heavily in their people's growth. What You'll Be Doing Strategic Financial Partnership • Act as the trusted financial advisor to Distribution and Installation teams, providing comprehensive analysis, strategic insight, and constructive challenge to drive performance, • Take ownership of cost management and month-end processes for HDC, SDC, MCFC, and Installation operations, with additional oversight of Wincanton and Ascensos costs where required, • Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for these critical operational areas Driving Business Performance • Work closely with operational stakeholders to enhance financial understanding, drive efficiency improvements, and boost profitability across the business, • Produce insightful management reporting that directly influences strategic decision-making at senior levels, • Deliver weekly flash reporting and performance reviews to ensure rapid response to operational variances Leadership & Culture Development • Foster a cost-conscious, efficiency-focused culture through targeted analysis and profit-enhancement initiatives, • Manage and develop a Financial Analyst, providing mentorship and supporting their career progression What My Client Is Looking For Essential Qualifications & Background • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification), • Strong finance background with ideally some exposure to Retail or FMCG environments, • Confident communicator who can challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels effectively, • Natural relationship builder who works well with both finance and non-finance teams, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities, • Proven track record of working under pressure while consistently hitting tight deadlines, • Exceptional attention to detail with absolute commitment to accuracy, • Advanced Excel skills essential What's On Offer Career Development • Comprehensive learning and development programs tailored to accelerate your career, • Clear progression pathways within an expanding, ambitious organization, • Competitive base salary up to £60,000, • Generous 15% performance bonus opportunity, • Private medical insurance coverage, • Company save-as-you-earn scheme, • Employee discount scheme across the business, • Comprehensive discount platform with savings and cashback at major retailers, • Gym membership subsidies and cycle-to-work scheme, • Supportive, collaborative working environment