Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance management reporting and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge, and experience with SAP. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to shape financial processes within a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management reporting and financial analysis.
• Track record of improving reporting systems and processes.
• Independent and delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop all management reporting.
• Implement improvements in reporting packs and dashboards.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience using SAP

Proficient in Power BI or similar tools

Strong understanding of month-end processes

Excellent communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

A growing FMCG organisation is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to take ownership of management reporting and deliver key insights to drive strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting processes and collaborate across multiple business functions.
This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with strong analytical capabilities and technical expertise in Excel and SAP. You will play a pivotal role in delivering financial insights and improving data quality and reporting efficiency.

What will the Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Own and develop all management reporting, including the preparation and publication of weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Identify, summarise, and implement improvements in reporting packs and dashboards.
• Investigate data anomalies and resolve issues stemming from integration or process gaps.
• Review P&L and balance sheet data, ensuring accuracy and supporting journal and results processes.
• Lead revenue recognition activities and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and drive process improvements.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Business Partner vacancy:

• Advanced Excel skills with proven experience using SAP.
• Preferably skilled in Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
• Track record of proactively improving reporting systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of month-end and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to present data-driven insights clearly and confidently.
• Independent, delivery-focused and results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Business Partner:

• Opportunity to join a values-led and rapidly growing FMCG business.
• Key role in an ambitious and supportive finance team.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits including enhanced holidays and flexible working options.

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