Finance Business Partner

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a high-growth retail and e-commerce business in Manchester. The role involves partnering with teams to drive performance and support digital initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience. Offering £70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

10%+ bonus

Excellent benefits

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or similar sectors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive performance.
• Support digital and e-commerce initiatives through data-driven insight.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and planning support.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Strong business partnering experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

Job description

Finance Business Partner Manchester (City Centre - Hybrid Working, 2 days remote) 70,000 - 80,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits Multi-Site Retail and e-commerce

We're partnering with a business that will be one of the biggest success stories for the north west in the next few years. This is an opportunity to get in at just the right time to take your career to the next level.

A commercially focused Finance Business Partner opportunity has arisen with a large high-growth, national retail and e-commerce business headquartered in Manchester. This organisation plays a vital role in the UK market, operating across a large multi-site footprint and seeing significant growth in its digital and e-commerce channels.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to make a visible impact across operations, commercial functions, and senior leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive performance, cost control, and strategic decision-making
• Support digital and e-commerce initiatives through data-driven insight and performance tracking
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting, and planning support
• Provide analysis on margin, pricing, and regional trends
• Lead on business cases for investment, new initiatives, and digital transformation
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to enhance reporting and financial visibility across the group

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong business partnering experience
• Background in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or similar fast-paced sectors
• Experience supporting e-commerce or digital revenue streams is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded, analytically strong, and passionate about driving performance
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

What's on offer:

• 70,000 - 80,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the Manchester office)
• A supportive team culture with clear progression routes
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of digital and omnichannel sales

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.