Finance Business Partner - Performance & Reporting

UNAVAILABLE; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support month-end reporting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have accounting expertise, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Excellent rewards

Qualifications

• Solid background in accounting and finance with hands-on experience.
• Proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Strong desire to learn and understand new concepts.
• Ability to take full responsibility for tasks.
• Accountability for outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Keen analytical mindset for interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting including posting journals.
• Facilitate the forecasting process capturing risks and opportunities.
• Prepare business analysis and insights for stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Accounting and Financial Expertise

Proactive Problem Solver

Advanced Excel Skills

Power BI Experience

Analytical Mindset

Teamwork and Collaboration

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Introduction & Job Detail:

At Danone, we’re driven by a powerful mission: to bring health through food to as many people as possible. As one of the world’s leading FMCG companies, our brands span Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. We’re proud to be a purpose-led business, committed to healthier diets, sustainable practices, and inclusive growth.

Role Purpose:

This role sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as part of the wider CBU Finance team.

As a key role within FP&A Performance and Reporting, the role will be a critical support in month end and forecasting, as well providing insights and analysis required for stakeholders to support driving the UKI performance.

Role Focus

As the FBP for Performance and Reporting you will:

• Support the month-end reporting process, including posting month-end journals and reporting monthly actuals in the core finance systems
• Support the forecasting process, ensuring key assumptions, risks and opportunities are captured and reported in the core finance systems and presentation material
• Prepare analysis and insights for stakeholders across the business
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required

About You

About you:

• Accounting and Financial Expertise: You have a solid background in accounting and finance, with hands‑on experience in these fields.
• Proactive Problem Solver: You demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
• Inquisitive Learner: You exhibit a natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn and understand new concepts.
• Ownership and Responsibility: You take full responsibility for tasks and projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standard.
• Accountability and Results‑Driven: You show accountability for outcomes and are committed to delivering exceptional results.
• Initiative and Independence: You display a strong sense of initiative and can work independently when needed.
• Advanced Excel Skills: You possess advanced proficiency in Excel, enabling you to handle complex data analysis and reporting.
• Power BI Experience: You have experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting, making data insights accessible and actionable.
• Effective Prioritization and Delegation: You excel at prioritizing, delegating, and arbitrating tasks effectively to ensure smooth operations.
• Analytical Mindset: You have a keen analytical mindset, allowing you to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: You have a proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, creating an environment that values continuous improvement and the sharing of ideas and work.

Please note that the salary on offer for this position is between £50,000 & £60,000 + bonus & benefits

About Us, We offer and What's next

About Us:

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more: https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/Why-Danone/our-learning---rewards.html

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 01/12/25, you will therefore hear about your application after this date