Finance Business Partner

Lidl; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,800 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Sabbatical

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Lidl is seeking a Finance Business Partner in the UK to join the Controlling team on a 20-month fixed term contract. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, drive planning cycles, and create dashboards for senior management.

Hybrid working is offered with three days in the office and up to two days remote. The role focuses on cross-functional decision support and modernising workflows within Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or Commercial Business Partnering roles.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with data visualisation ability.
• Proficiency in data modelling tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau or similar).
• Comfort with Google Workspace workflows and collaboration tools.
• Ability to build relationships with management and influence decisions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive stakeholder management across departmental leads with data-backed insights.
• Deliver insights and tactical recommendations to improve performance.
• Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools for day-to-day decisions.
• Lead financial planning and KPI forecasting aligned with company strategy.
• Collaborate with BI to model data for better operations.
• Support transition to Google Workspace and modernise Excel processes.
• Own month-end processes and provide performance commentary.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial partnering

Relationship building

Deadline driven

Independent problem solving

Big picture thinking

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Google Workspace

BigQuery

Apps Script

Gemini

Job description

Summary

£52,800* up to £70,400* per annum | 20-month fixed term contract | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Controlling team is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a 20-month fixed term contract.

As a Business Partner, you will help to drive decision making across key operational, real estate and corporate departments by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for management teams. Your focus is on driving performance through strong stakeholder relationships and the end-to-end management of departmental planning cycles. By proactively optimising reporting tools and providing precise tactical recommendations, you will empower your stakeholders to make data-backed decisions with confidence and help lead the team's shift toward modern, collaborative Google Workspace workflows.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

Due to Lidl's reporting structures, the contractual term for this role internally will be Consultant.

What you'll do

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key partner for departmental leads (including HR, Corporate Affairs, Logistics and Central Services), building strong relationships and providing data-backed insight to influence operational decisions.
• Insight & Analysis: Deliver insights and tactical recommendations to support business performance and operational efficiency.
• Operational Reporting: Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools to be used by departmental management for day-to-day decision-making.
• Financial Planning & KPI monitoring: Take a leading role in the financial planning process, guiding your stakeholders in the forecasting of financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that forecasts are robust, accurate and aligned with the wider company strategy.
• BI Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Intelligence (BI) team to leverage data and develop models that optimise business operations.
• Change Advocate: Support the team's transition to Google Workspace by adopting new collaborative workflows and modernising existing Excel-based processes.
• Financial Control: Ownership of the month-end process for your area, including budget reviews, accounting corrections, and performance commentary.

What you'll need

• Self-motivated and proactive individual with solid experience in an FP&A or Commercial Business Partnering role
• Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, ideally experienced in Data Visualisation/Modelling (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microstrategy etc.) and Google Workspace (Gemini, Apps Script, BigQuery)
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions at a management level
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deliver accurate results
• Ability to work on projects and solve problems independently
• A bigger picture mentality
• An innovator, who enjoys new challenges
• German language skills are ideal but not essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*Includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.