Finance Business Partner, FP&A (12mth FTC)

Lindt & Sprüngli; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Life cover

Chocolate allowance

Chocolate giveaways

Chocolate discount

Personal development allowance

Birthday day off

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner for FP&A on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Head Office in Richmond upon Thames with hybrid working (60% in the office, 40% at home). You will own budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for the portfolio, delivering rigorous analysis to support senior decisions.

Crucial to success are strong accounting qualifications, extensive FP&A experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional leaders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification FP&A or business partnering experience.
• Proven accountability for a complex P&L including planning, performance, controls and decision support.
• Analytical and commercial judgement; able to turn ambiguity into clear recommendations.
• Credible senior influencer who builds alignment and acts as trusted adviser.

Responsibilities

• Own the portfolio budget, forecast and long-range plan; translate strategy into driver-based commitments.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage the assigned team, setting direction and capability.
• Lead portfolio performance reviews and provide the management information needed for decisions.
• Set standard for portfolio reporting and drive continuous improvement of planning and analysis.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial finance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Analytics tools

Data visualization

AI capability

Job description

A little bit about LindtWe are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 700 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.How you could help us to Enchant the World with ChocolateFor this 12 mth FTC, you will lead the finance agenda for OPEX as the senior finance partner and trusted adviser to functional leadership. Accountable for the portfolio’s financial performance, planning, insight and control environment, the role shapes strategy and investment choices, converts complex data into decisive action, leads cross-functional improvement and builds team capability.Where you’ll be basedThis role is based in our Head Office in Richmond Upon Thames with hybrid working. (in the office 60% and WFH 40%).Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness PartneringOwn the finance relationship with functional leadership, setting the financial agenda and serving as the primary adviser on performance, investment and resource allocation.Shape and, where appropriate, challenge senior decisions through independent judgement, clear recommendations and an enterprise-wide view of value and risk.Lead cross-functional priorities and line manage the assigned team, setting direction, allocating work and building capability, accountability and succession.Commercial InsightBuild an authoritative view of portfolio economics, value drivers and end-to-end implications for the P&L, cash and strategic priorities.Frame complex issues into choices, quantified trade-offs and recommendations that influence functional strategy and execution.Lead financial evaluation of investments and business cases, challenge assumptions and define the measures required to evidence value delivery.Business Performance AnalysisOwn the portfolio performance narrative, integrating financial and operational drivers to explain results and outlook.Anticipate material risks and opportunities, diagnose root causes and secure accountable interventions with functional leaders.Lead senior performance reviews, establish the management information required for decisions and hold owners to delivery of actions and benefits.Financial Planning and ForecastingLead the portfolio’s budget, forecast and long-range plan, translating strategy into stretching, driver-based financial commitments.Own scenario and sensitivity analysis, recommend responses and steer leadership through uncertainty and competing priorities.Set the objective forecast position, challenge optimism and bias, and drive timely action to close performance gaps within the integrated planning cycle.FP&A Processes and ReportingSet the standard for portfolio reporting and performance reviews, ensuring a forward-looking, decision-led view and one version of the truth.Design and oversee proportionate controls, governance and data standards, resolving weaknesses without constraining business pace.Lead simplification and automation of planning, reporting and analysis while ensuring full compliance with Group and local requirements.Continuous Improvement, Digital and AIDeploy advanced analytics, visualisation and scenario tools to materially improve decision quality, pace and foresight.Lead responsible adoption of AI across the portfolio, identifying high-value use cases, validating outputs and embedding effective controls.Sponsor practical process improvements, pilot new solutions and scale proven practices across Finance and the business.What experience you’ll bringQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering experience.Proven accountability for a complex business or P&L area, including planning, performance, controls and senior decision support.Outstanding analytical and commercial judgement; able to synthesize ambiguity into clear choices, recommendations and action.Credible senior influencer who challenges constructively, builds alignment and operates as a trusted adviser.Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives and direct reports, including setting direction, coaching performance and developing talent.Enterprise-minded and resilient, with a strong record of ownership, delivery and continuous improvement.Advanced digital confidence and practical AI capability, with the judgement and appetite to lead responsible adoption.How you will be rewarded financiallyInternal Level 2For the Finance Business Partner, FP&A (12mth FTC) position, the salary range is £55,000 - £65,000 pro-rated. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 personal development allowance, birthday day off and so much more!Being yourself every dayWe want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.Living our values everydayAt Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.What you can expect from usIn return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.