Finance Business Partner (6-Month FTC)

Marks Sattin; London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality/retail sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month contract in London. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with a strong commercial finance background, tasked with providing financial insights and strategic support across various operations. The candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, influence commercial decisions, and ensure financial alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality, retail, or consumer sectors is essential.
• Experience in multi-site businesses with large data sets.
• Experience in commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and insight into KPIs.
• Managing budgets and forecasts in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with operational teams to improve financial performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Influencing skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CA)

Tools

Power BI

D365

Job description

This range is provided by Marks Sattin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Finance Business Partner – Hospitality/Retail/Consumer

(6-Month FTC) – £70,000 | Central London | 3 Days in Office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a well-known hospitality/retail business on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone with a strong commercial finance background who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight, commercial decision support, and strategic planning.

You will be responsible for:

• Financial Analysis: Providing insight into key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting decision-making.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing budgets, forecasts, and payroll planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Business Partnering: Working with operational teams to improve financial performance, streamline processes, and enhance reporting.

• Strategic Planning: Supporting long-term financial planning, tracking commercial projects, and analysing market trends.

• Risk & Opportunity Management: Collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maximise commercial opportunities.

• Ad-Hoc Analysis & Projects: Evaluating business proposals, providing commercial analysis, and ensuring ROI aligns with company objectives.

Who We’re Looking For:

To be considered, you must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CA)

You should also have:

• A background in hospitality, retail, or consumer sectors – this is essential.

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (macros, index match, pivots, etc.).

• Experience in multi-site businesses, working with large data sets and commercial reporting.

• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence.

• Experience using Power BI, D365, or other business intelligence tools (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a high-profile business. If you’re a commercially minded finance professional with hospitality, retail, or consumer experience, please share your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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