Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail/manufacturing company is seeking two Finance Business Partners for their Runcorn office. The roles involve providing financial and analytical support, ensuring sound decision-making, and driving profitable growth. Ideal candidates will have a background in financial analysis, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience in building business cases and performing root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects.
• Complete budget and forecasts in partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Decision Support

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

My client, a leading global retail/manufacturing company, are looking to hire 2 Finance Business Partners to join their newly refurbished head office in Runcorn.

Our client is seeking two Commercial Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic team. These roles will be an integral part of the wider finance team, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide financial, analytical, and business support.

The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring sound decision-making and profitable growth within the organisation.

One of the roles will be focused specifically on the retail operations, so previous retail experience will be an advantage.

What you'll do:

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects, process changes, and investment appraisals including post-investment review
• Analysis of investment opportunities and provision of accounting data for various projects
• Provide robust challenge to the Management Team on current business performance along with insight into root cause of issues
• Utilise and develop key management information and systems to evaluate current business performance
• Support the development and use of self-serve tools in agreed business areas
• Complete budget and forecasts for agreed areas of the business in partnership with appropriate key stakeholders

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Business Partner role will bring a wealth of experience from a variety of industry sectors, including retail ideally. Your proven track record in financial analysis and decision support will be invaluable in this role. You should have experience building sound business cases to support objectives, as well as performing root cause analysis. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to build relationships across different functions effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as is advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant post qualification experience of financial analysis and decision support gained through commercial roles in industry.
• Experience of building sound business cases to support business objectives.
• Proven experience in performing root cause analysis, developing and implementing process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a dynamic personality.
• Excellent communication skills, incorporating written, verbal, presentation and reporting at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Commercial Finance

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Runcorn

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Commercial Finance

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Runcorn

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: HMKGPO-CEF42BEF

Date posted: 13 May 2025

Consultant: Isabel Evans

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