Finance Business Partner (Functional Controlling)

Aldi UK; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Private medical insurance after 4 yrs

Maternity, paternity and adoption pay

5 weeks’ annual leave + BH

Job summary

Aldi UK is seeking an analytical finance professional to join the National Finance team. You will support planning, forecasting, and financial insights across the business, working with stakeholders to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities include consolidations, budgeting for Y0–Y2, and reporting using SAP and BI tools. The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid working options and a strong focus on development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, management accounting or analytical role.
• Experience supporting performance monitoring, functional controlling or financial reporting activities.
• Good understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Familiarity with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Working knowledge of PowerBI/Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with functional leads and Committees by preparing financial information, analysis, and materials to facilitate effective financial discussions and alignment.
• Assist in the facilitation of functional Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), supporting budgeting processes for the current and next two fiscal years (Y0–Y2).
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support national functions and IFA, informing financial and operational decision-making.
• Support the use of GLOBUS Standard Reporting by maintaining reports, explaining outputs, and responding to stakeholder queries.
• Maintain regular communication with international functional controlling teams and the national PMO team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to join our National Finance team. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight, supporting planning and forecasting activities, and helping to drive informed decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contribution can make a real impact.

Your New Role

• Support engagement with functional leads and Committees by preparing financial information, analysis, and materials to facilitate effective financial discussions and alignment.
• Assist in the facilitation of functional Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), supporting budgeting processes for the current and next two fiscal years (Y0–Y2) to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support national functions and IFA, helping to inform financial and operational decision-making.
• Support the use of GLOBUS Standard Reporting by maintaining reports, explaining outputs, and responding to stakeholder queries.
• Maintain regular communication with international functional controlling teams and the national PMO team supporting the sharing of information and alignment on key controlling topics.

About You

• Experience in a finance, management accounting or analytical role
• Experience supporting performance monitoring, functional controlling or financial reporting activities
• Good understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Experience supporting month-end processes and financial controls
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and develop
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloadProblem-solving mindset with attention to accuracy
• Experience contributing to process improvements
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement or business partnering
• Confidence in presenting information clearly and concisely
• Experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Familiarity with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Working knowledge of PowerBI/Tableau
• Good understanding of PMO and CBM processes
• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting from £48,225 rising to £52,930
• Permanent contract
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location*

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship*

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.