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Finance Business Partner

Accountable Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Wirral, Merseyside CH61 2XL, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Business Partner position is a permanent role based in Chester, offering a salary between £55,000 and £62,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment and possess strong numeracy skills.
  • Key responsibilities include owning commercial finance, tracking margin performance, and supporting the trading team in supplier negotiations.
  • Candidates must have advanced Excel skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
  • This role provides an opportunity to work in a passionate and driven team, with competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

Finance Business Partner

Permanent

Chester

£55,000 - £62,000

Looking for a finance role that's anything but ordinary? We're are recruiting for a high-growth business based on the Wirral area who are recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner who wants to work for a business who passionate, driven and thrives on teamwork.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner you'll be the financial expert driving sales and margin growth. You'll play a crucial role in shaping strategy with clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the Commercial Finance, working directly with the operational and sales directors
  • Track and report daily margin performance vs budget at product group level, with weekly performance analysis.
  • Deliver sharp, insightful analysis on product and promo performance to drive margin growth, and challenge when needed.
  • Scenario plan for price and margin changes, forecasting their impact on sales and margin.
  • Partner with category managers to build budgets and forecasts for sales, margin, and commercial income.
  • Stay ahead of margin forecasts by understanding how current trading impacts budgets.
  • Support the trading team in supplier negotiations, analysing profitability and the impact of cost changes.
  • Build sales and cost models
  • Review and challenge commercial proposals, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Act as the go-to between teams, flagging supplier funding risks and commercial income opportunities.
What You'll Need
  • Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
  • Sharp commercial awareness and strong numeracy skills - you'll love to dig into the details and challenge the status quo.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver financial results.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Qualified or qualified by experience
What's in It for You?
  • Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

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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.