Head of Financial Partnering

Greggs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Head of Financial Partnering. You will lead a team to enhance business performance and contribute to strategic growth. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial business partnering, strong decision-making skills, and a professional accounting qualification. You'll collaboratively influence senior management on key initiatives and drive resource allocation for maximum impact. Join a supportive, family-oriented culture that values inclusivity and celebrates achievements.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme up to 30%

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Company car or car allowance

Colleague discount up to 50%

Profit share

25 days annual leave, plus floating day

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death in service benefit

Access to virtual GP and wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Savings and discounts

Career progression opportunities

Supportive communities and colleague networks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in financial business partnering or similar roles.
• Proficient in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Experience in developing innovative solutions and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Business Partnering, ensuring measurable improvements in performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to make key tactical decisions.
• Guide resource allocation for optimal business performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Finance team.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior Financial Business Partnering role

Ability to think strategically

Experience influencing senior management

People management and development experience

Innovative problem-solving skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Vacancy Information

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Finance Team at Greggs as Head of Financial Partnering.

Reporting into the Finance Director, this exciting leadership role will champion business performance and strategic development by leading a high-impact Finance Business Partnering Team.

You will Proactively shape and drive the organisations growth agenda, and ensure that financial considerations are at the heart of all key business decisions.

What we can offer:

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 30% of your salary
• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
• Company car or car allowance
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependants
• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary
• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about
• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Greggs House, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BU

What you'll do

• Lead and evolve Finance Business Partnering as an impactful discipline, ensuring that the team delivers measurable improvements in business performance and actively contributes to the organisation’s long-term strategic objectives
• Work collaboratively with the Operating Board and other Heads of function across the business to lead and support on key decisions, ensuring effective support is provided
• Act as a key advisor on major business initiatives and development opportunities, challenging assumptions and providing robust financial analysis to support optimal decision‑making and sustainable growth
• Allocate team resources to maximise value creation, focusing on areas with the greatest potential to enhance business performance and deliver strategic outcomes
• Embed sustainability and long‑term value creation into all decision processes.
• Work with the Head of Finance & IR to provide leadership and drive colleague engagement across the Finance team, coordinating planning, development and communication activities
• Provide training and skills development for team members, building capacity and succession plans across the Finance function.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback, benchmarking performance, and implementing best practices to support strategic business goals
• As a Head of function, contribute to wider cross‑functional business projects and initiatives to help shape business plans and strategy

About you

We are looking for highly experienced, talented individuals with drive, who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a senior Financial Business Partnering role or similar
• Ability to think about the wider picture and make sound decisions.
• Experience of working with and influencing senior management.
• Experience of developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning.
• A professional accounting qualification.
• Have demonstrable experience in people management and people development
• Enjoy being part of a hard‑working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard‑working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.