Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the FMCG sector is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner based in Heathrow with hybrid working options. This high-profile role demands expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, guiding financial planning across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong management accounting skills and a minimum of three years in a finance leadership position. This competitive role offers a salary of £80,000 - £88,000 plus a bonus and benefits, within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a finance leadership role.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and identifying efficiencies.
• Proficient in delivering insightful reporting under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the region.
• Coordinate and close month-end accounts, delivering timely regional P&Ls.
• Manage the regional balance sheet with oversight of reconciliations.
• Present financial results to senior stakeholders, explaining key variances.
• Monitor and improve operational and financial KPIs.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong ERP skills (ideally SAP)

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Heathrow (Hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Client

A well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, operating at scale across multiple UK regions. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. Their finance function plays a pivotal role in supporting operational excellence and driving commercial performance.

About the Job

This is a high-profile Finance Business Partner role supporting multiple business units across the South. Acting as a strategic partner to the Regional Operations Director, you'll lead financial planning and performance monitoring, ensuring robust control, timely reporting, and insightful analysis to support decision-making and operational improvements.

Duties will include:

• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the region
• Coordinating and closing month-end accounts, delivering timely and accurate regional P&Ls
• Managing the regional balance sheet with oversight of reconciliations
• Presenting financial results to senior stakeholders, explaining key variances and future impacts
• Monitoring and improving operational and financial KPIs
• Supporting operational leaders with business plans and strategic financial input
• Driving cost efficiency, with a strong focus on labour and cost of goods
• Leading capex planning, forecasting, and investment appraisals
• Providing financial support for commercial decisions and disruption management
• Leading and developing a regional finance team
• Acting as a deputy to the Finance Director when required

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified (or finalist) accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong management accounting experience and a minimum of three years in a finance leadership role. You will be commercially minded, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders, identifying efficiencies, and delivering insightful reporting. Advanced Excel and strong ERP skills (ideally SAP) are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and build effective cross-functional relationships.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join an organisation that champions professional development and values contribution at every level. Expect a collaborative, inclusive environment with strong leadership, genuine scope to influence regional performance, and career development opportunities. This hybrid role comes with a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.