Finance Business Partner - Central Fulfilment Centre & Stock

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to own end-to-end P&L reporting and analysis for the Online Business in the UK. You will work with Ocado in stock and other cost areas, delivering weekly reporting and insightful commentary.

The role involves month-end processes, variance analyses, and driving financial controls. Strong accounting qualifications and stakeholder skills are essential for influencing strategic decisions across the finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in a large complex organisation
• Retail experience advantageous but not essential
• Good understanding of trading and strong commercial acumen
• Attention to detail with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Weekly cost reporting and analysis.
• Providing your stakeholders with commentary on costs for the previous week.
• Month end preparation including the processing of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing variance analysis and trending techniques to measure performance against budget, forecasts and business cases.
• Maintaining a high level of financial control within your area.
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities for departments, as well as areas to speed up and simplify.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues across the site and the rest of the Finance team.
• Take a pivotal role in expediting the centralisation of controls and reporting, actively driving process improvements and laying the groundwork for a more efficient, future-proofed team structure.

Skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Prioritisation & deadline focus

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

At Morrisons, we’re more than just numbers – we’re about driving real commercial success. This isn't just about reporting figures; it’s about getting under the skin of the business, challenging decisions, and influencing strategy.

This dynamic business partnering role is central to the profitability of our rapidly growing Online Business. You will be responsible for full end-to-end P&L reporting and analysis, covering key cost areas with our partnership with Ocado including stock.

Responsibilities

• Weekly cost reporting and analysis.
• Providing your stakeholders with commentary on costs for the previous week.
• Month end preparation including the processing of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing variance analysis and trending techniques to measure performance against budget, forecasts and business cases.
• Maintaining a high level of financial control within your area.
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities for departments, as well as areas to speed up and simplify.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues across the site and the rest of the Finance team.
• Take a pivotal role in expediting the centralisation of controls and reporting, actively driving process improvements and laying the groundwork for a more efficient, future-proofed team structure.

Qualifications

• You’ll ideally be a qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Previous experience working in a large complex organisation.
• Previous experience working in retail would be advantageous but not essential.
• A good understanding of trading and good commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines.