Finance Business Partner

Hays PLC; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Business Partner required to join a global retailer based in Blackburn

Your new company

Your new company is a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe, they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Finance Business Partner.

Your new role

In your new role as Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for over 700 stores across the German division. This will include financial accounting for month end, budget and forecasting, and management reporting to the operations management team. You'll prepare weekly trading reports and dashboards and present these to the CEO. You'll prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance whilst identifying the key trends and drivers of the result. You'll work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, and by location.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this exciting yet challenging role, you'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with relevant post qualification experience, preferably within the retail or manufacturing sector. You will have strong financial planning and analysis experience. You will have the ability to business partner with non-financial colleagues, enabling you to build strong lasting relationships across the manufacturing and supply chain organisation.

What you'll get in return

You will join one of the most respected businesses in the North of England. You'll join a company that can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £60,000 plus bonus and benefits. If you're ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.