Finance Business Partner

Axon Moore; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Manchester to deliver financial insights and support senior stakeholders. This role involves monthly reporting, budgeting, and collaboration across finance departments. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and experience in financial reporting, particularly within an FMCG environment. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave including stat

Flexi bank holidays

Private Health Care

Private Pension

Life Assurance

Staff shop

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience in financial reporting in a comparable environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly reporting cycles ensuring accuracy.
• Provide financial insight to senior stakeholders.
• Support month-end close process for central and group entities.
• Prepare and deliver reliable management reporting.
• Assist in budget and forecast delivery.

Skills

Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)

Financial Reporting experience

Commercial awareness

Experience of month end close

Flexible and adaptable approach

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner – North Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Axon Moore are currently partnering with a leading FMCG business in North Manchester to appoint a newly qualified Finance Business Partner. This client holds a global presence therefore runs at pace however they offer a good environment for professional development and internal growth opportunities. They pride themselves on being a friendly, approachable and honest business which allows their employees to truly thrive in their position. We are working to appoint a finance business partner who will sit within the group function providing pivotal support in the efficient and effective delivery of the Central Services operational results, Budget and Forecast into the consolidated group financial statements and Annual Report.

Personal Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including stat
• Flexi bank holidays
• Additional annual leave
• Staff shop
• Hybrid
• Private Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Care

Daily Duties

• Contribute to monthly reporting cycles across central and operational areas, ensuring submissions are accurate and delivered on time for group-level consolidation.
• Provide financial insight and support to senior stakeholders, including executives, departmental heads, and finance colleagues, to guide key business decisions.
• Support the month-end close process for central and group entities, ensuring proper accounting treatment and robust financial review.
• Prepare and deliver reliable management reporting that helps identify opportunities for cost control and process efficiencies across the organisation.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of central cost centre budgets and forecasts, taking direct ownership of several functional areas.
• Play an active role in the preparation of executive-level financial reporting and contribute to year-end activities, external submissions, and related deliverables.
• Ensure financial processes align with internal controls and governance standards to reduce risk and ensure data integrity.
• Work cross-functionally to support central finance topics, collaborating with corporate finance and other internal teams as needed.
• Build understanding of internal HR and finance processes that affect central reporting, helping to ensure accurate analysis and interpretation of results.
• Maintain regular reporting activities and continuously refine outputs to align with growing business requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and support the alignment of financial practices across functions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure expectations around timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly managed.
• Support audit preparation and respond to external audit requirements during key reporting periods.

Personal Profile

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Financial Reporting experience in an comparable environment
• Commercial awareness and a general understanding of an International FMCG environment
• Experience of the month end close including relative transactions, activities and processes
• Provide a flexible and adaptable approach to each scenario
• Able to turn their hands to different scenarios / tasks
• Previous SAP experience desirable

To apply for the role of Finance Business Partner please contact Charlotte Hilton at Axon Moore