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Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established business in the retail and FMCG sector is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner for their UK and Ireland Finance Team.
  • This role requires managing customer performance analysis and leading P&L ownership for profitability and volume margins.
  • Candidates should have experience in the retail or FMCG sector and possess strong communication and analytical skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although specific figures are not mentioned, and requires a proactive and confident team player.
  • The start date is immediate, with a preference for candidates to begin before Christmas, and the role is designed to backfill a recently promoted Finance Business Partner.

A well-established and dynamic business in the retail and FMCG sector is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to support their UK and Ireland Finance Team. This is a key role in the Sales/Commercial Trading Department, offering high exposure to senior stakeholders and exciting challenges.

The Role

Reporting into the UK and Ireland Finance Team lead, this position will focus on delivering critical commercial insights and financial support. Responsibilities include:

  • Customer Analysis: Managing and analyzing performance across portfolios and sales channels, including discounters and exports.
  • Profitability and Volume Margins: Leading P&L ownership and delivering accurate profit and customer forecasts.
  • Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifying and addressing key risks and opportunities.
  • Financial Reporting: Supporting month-end processes, mix analysis, and trade spend reporting.

This is an interim role, backfilling a Finance Business Partner who has recently been promoted internally, and will collaborate with a high-performing team of five.

What We're Looking For
  • Background: Experience in the retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
  • Personality: A proactive and confident team player capable of partnering with and constructively challenging the Sales Team.
  • Qualifications: Open
Why Join?

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role within a collaborative and supportive team. The company has a fantastic culture, with a strong focus on teamwork and professional growth.

Start Date: Immediate, with a preferred start before Christmas.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.