Finance Business Partner - Reporting (Fixed term contract)

Danone; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking a finance professional to support month-end reporting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role is initially a secondment until January 2026, offering a salary between £50,000 - £60,000 pro-rata plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Excellent rewards

Qualifications

• Solid background in accounting and finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare analysis and insights for stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Accounting and Financial Expertise

Proactive Problem Solver

Inquisitive Learner

Ownership and Responsibility

Initiative and Independence

Advanced Excel Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Introduction & Job Detail:

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2026. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them?

Please note this role is initially a secondment until January 2026.

Role Purpose

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 role is between £50,000 - £60,000 (Pro-rata) + Bonuses & 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 09/05/25, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

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