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Senior Finance Business Partner

Michael Page Finance
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Finance Business Partner position is based in Milton Keynes for a British retail client with over 150 stores.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial finance role, preferably within retail or FMCG.
  • The salary for this position is up to £65,000, accompanied by a competitive bonus and benefits.
  • Key responsibilities include financial planning, developing financial models, and advising business leaders on commercial activities.
  • Candidates should possess strong financial modelling skills, excellent presentation abilities, and a deep understanding of retail metrics.

As a Senior Finance Business Partner our Retail client based in Milton Keynes are looking for someone that can be, the financial driving force behind our commercial strategy, providing crucial insights that shape business decisions while maintaining robust financial control and planning processes.

Client Details

Our British retail success story, headquartered in Milton Keynes. Our 150+ stores nationwide deliver exceptional customer experiences, and we're proud of our sustainable approach to retail. With ambitious growth plans and a culture that champions innovation, we're looking for top talent to help write our next chapter.

Description

The Senior Finance Business Partner will be:

  • Partner with Commercial Directors to optimise critical financial metrics, including revenue growth, margins and working capital performance.

  • Lead financial planning by orchestrating budgets, maintaining forecasts and analysing variances to drive business performance.
  • Transform complex financial data into structured reporting that delivers clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Develop financial models for strategic initiatives, incorporating sensitivity analyses and risk assessments for business opportunities.
  • Advise business leaders through in-depth financial analysis of commercial activities and market opportunities.
  • Manage project financials by establishing monitoring frameworks and conducting post-implementation reviews.
  • Drive process improvements by implementing automated solutions and standardised analytical frameworks.
  • Support executive decisions through comprehensive financial analyses combining quantitative and qualitative insights.
  • Execute investment appraisals using NPV, IRR and payback calculations to optimise resource utilisation.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to evaluate product launches and pricing strategies, ensuring thorough financial assessment.

Profile

The Senior Finance Business Partner will be:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong commercial acumen
  • Proven track record in a commercial finance role within retail or FMCG
  • Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships at senior level
  • Strong financial modelling and scenario analysis capabilities
  • Deep understanding of retail metrics and KPIs
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Job Offer

  • Up to £65k
  • Competitive bonus
  • Pension
  • Car
  • Hybrid

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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.

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