Finance Business Partner - Group

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves supporting strategic decision-making through comprehensive financial analysis and reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior management, ensuring alignment with the group's financial goals and driving profitability. The company is renowned for its innovative approach and exciting growth plans in the luxury sector. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for financial excellence and a knack for stakeholder engagement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank holidays

Match pension contributions up to 4%

Group income protection

Hybrid working pattern: three days in the office, two from home

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and financial analysis expertise.
• Ability to build and explain financial models with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management and decision-making processes for the business.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and deliver high-quality reports.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QlikView

Vizlib

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Great Opportunity to move into a Commercial Finance Role
• Market Leading and growing 100 million T/O PLC

About Our Client

International PLC with 100m turnover in the luxury industry. The company is highly successful with exciting growth plans.

Job Description

As the Finance Business Partner - Group, based in Chiswick, West London, you will be responsible for supporting the financial management and decision-making processes of the business. You will work closely with senior management, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• The Group Finance Business Partner will provide financial planning and analysis across the group and will:
• Provide quality financial reporting and planning for all operations and entities, ensuring consistency and timely, accurate, relevant outputs.
• Collaborate with the GLT, EGLT, Reporting and Controlling Functions, Manufacturing FD, and other senior managers to provide comprehensive financial indicators supporting strategy and growth plans.
• Contribute to the development of the business strategy, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate.
• Optimize profitability and cash flow, appraise and implement key strategic investments (e.g., product launches, E-Commerce initiatives).
• Ensure operations align with group strategy and maximize shareholder value.
• Provide high-quality financial advice and support to enable key business decisions and future growth.
• Ensure compliance with all financial practices, group policies, statutory regulations, and legislation.

Responsibilities

Planning & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee monthly management accounts and reporting, meeting deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality reports and presentations to Plc Board standards, utilizing graphics and charts.
• Support annual planning and reforecasting, including quarterly forecasts.
• Standardize planning and forecasting processes across brands, manufacturing, and group.
• Develop and report on KPIs to monitor and improve performance, including lead indicators.
• Create daily and weekly operational KPIs.
• Build flexible financial models for various management scenarios.
• Use business intelligence tools like QlikView and Vizlib for performance analysis.
• Support Vizlib implementation for actual vs. budget/forecast analysis.
• Update competitor analysis schedules and perform ad hoc market trend analyses.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, and targets.
• Maintain visibility and control of costs within marketing, IT, and commercial divisions.
• Collaborate with Group Reporting and Controlling to access key financial data.
• Interpret complex financial information and update stakeholders.
• Support teams with ad hoc financial and analytical queries.
• Maintain and update ROI schedules for collection appraisals.

Treasury

• Forecast and monitor cash flow and currency needs.
• Maintain banking mandates, review and approve payments, and assist with cash reporting.
• Ensure financial systems are robust, compliant, and scalable.

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Practice background or industry experience is acceptable.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Commercially astute, articulate, and technically proficient.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Team player with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to build and explain financial models.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Motivated, with a passion for business growth and excellence.
• Understanding of financial principles and practices.
• High attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank holidays
• Match pension contributions up to 4%
• Group income protection
• Hybrid working pattern: three days in the office, two from home