Interim Finance Business Partner

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Northampton is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support the integration of two European businesses. The role is a contract for 3-6 months, hybrid (3 days in office), and requires proven experience in commercial finance along with advanced Excel skills. Stakeholders across Operations and Finance will be integral to the role, ensuring effective data analysis and ROI tracking.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to quantify, track, and report.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders in Operations, Finance, and Consulting.
• Analyse large and complex data sets to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excel

Job description

Overview

Interim Finance Business Partner — 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 / Qualifications

• 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.