Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

A national recruitment consultancy is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Manchester. This role includes partnering with teams for performance and cost control, delivering budgeting and forecasting, and supporting digital initiatives. A qualified accountant with business partnering experience is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000 plus bonus and a hybrid working model.

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.
• Experience supporting e-commerce or digital revenue streams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and commercial teams for performance and cost control.
• Support digital initiatives through data-driven insights.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and planning support.
• Provide analysis on margin, pricing, and trends.
• Lead on investment business cases and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with finance team to enhance reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excel and financial modelling skills

Business partnering experience

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

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

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, or 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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.