Interim Finance Business Partner

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner for a hybrid role based in Northampton. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze complex data sets and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven experience in finance roles, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments. This is a 3-6 month contract with a focus on business integration and ROI tracking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Finance Business Partner or similar role within an FMCG business.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and structure evolving datasets.
• Prior experience with benefit tracking or ROI analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to quantify, track, and report.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders in Operations and Finance.
• Analyse large data sets to uncover insights for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Job description

Overview

Interim Finance Business Partner – Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 3 days in office). Contract Type: Interim (Inside IR35). Duration: 3-6 months. A leading FMCG business based in Northampton is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support the integration of two European businesses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams across the UK and Europe to quantify, track, and report.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Procurement, and with external consultants/advisors.
• Analyse large and complex data sets to uncover insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Support the realisation and tracking of project ROI and business case benefits.
• Operate with discretion and professionalism in a highly confidential environment.
• Provide clarity and structure when working with incomplete or evolving data.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, or similar role within an FMCG business.
• Advanced Excel skills - confident working with large volumes of data and financial modelling.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and bring structure to evolving datasets.
• Prior experience with benefit tracking, M&A integration, or ROI analysis is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.