Senior Finance Business Partner

Kohler Co.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car cash allowance

Private health care

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Kohler Mira Ltd. in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive commercial performance through insightful analysis and strategic partnership.

You’ll own Orders, Sales and Margin analytics, partnering with the Sales Director and Senior Leadership to shape investment decisions and improve profitability. You will turn data into clear insights, challenging assumptions and partnering with multiple functions across the commercial organisation to support smarter investment choices and

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Be able to work under general supervision and to tight deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to drive change
• Professional knowledge and skill in financial planning and analysis
• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (essential)
• SAP and BPC experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to balance technical capability with commercial delivery and a strong improvement mindset
• Available for occasional travel

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for Orders, Sales and Margin performance, providing clear insight and commentary.
• Business partnering with Sales Director and Sales Senior Leadership Team to support decision making and commercial strategy.
• Lead financial input into IBP process, including DMR and IRR.
• Ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls relating to rebates, investment funds and overall commercial balance sheet.
• Lead the Financial Planning process for Product and Customer Sales with robust forecasting.
• Develop and maintain Price Increase modelling to support commercial decisions.
• Model investment opportunities and assess commercial returns for decision making.
• Review and analyse promotional performance to drive ROI.
• Provide clear insights into performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across commercial functions to enhance collaboration.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial financial processes and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and control across all financial processes and reporting.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis and support as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Travel availability

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Hybrid-with at least 3 days out of 5 per week onsite in Cheltenham.

Salary to be discussed on application + excellent benefits including car cash allowance, company bonus, private health care and generous pension scheme.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to Drive commercial performance through insight, influence, and strategic partnership.

Find out more below!

In this role, you'll provide vital financial insight across Orders, Sales, and Margin, helping the business understand performance, uncover opportunities, and drive profitable growth. You'll be a trusted partner to the Sales Director and Senior Leadership Team, delivering meaningful analysis, forecasting, and strategic guidance that supports smarter investment decisions and stronger commercial outcomes.

You’ll combine sharp commercial acumen with robust financial analysis to challenge thinking, influence decision-making, and identify ways to create value. Working closely with colleagues across the commercial organisation, you’ll build strong relationships, provide proactive support, and help shape the future direction of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys turning data into action, partnering with senior stakeholders, and making a tangible impact on business performance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for Orders, Sales and Margin performance, providing clear insight and commentary.


• Business partner with the Sales Director and Sales Senior Leadership Team to support decision making and commercial strategy.


• Lead financial input into the IBP process, including preparing and attending Demand Management Review (DMR) and Internal Reconciliation Review (IRR).


• Ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls relating to Rebate Payments, Investment Funds and overall commercial balance sheet position.


• Lead the Financial Planning process for Product and Customer Sales, ensuring robust forecasting and alignment to business strategy.


• Develop and maintain Price Increase modelling to support commercial decisions and margin optimisation.


• Model investment opportunities and assess commercial returns to support decision making.


• Review and analyse promotional performance to drive improved return on investment.


• Provide clear and actionable insight into commercial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.


• Build strong relationships across commercial functions to enhance collaboration and financial understanding.


• Support continuous improvement of commercial financial processes and reporting.


• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and control across all financial processes and reporting.


• Undertake ad hoc analysis and support as required.

Member of the Finance Community

Promotes and contributes to the Finance team in order to share information, drive best practice finance solutions in reporting, analysis, decision support and business partnering.

Skills/Requirements

In addition to exhibiting the Core Competencies of; Build Trust, Drive Continuous Improvement, Focus on End Customer, and Set High Standards of Performance the person must exhibit competency in:

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail


• Be able to work under general supervision and to tight deadlines


• Adaptability


• Facilitating change


• Professional knowledge and skill


• Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (essential)


• SAP and BPC experience would be advantageous


• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to balance technical capability with commercial delivery and a strong improvement mindset


• Available for occasional travel

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.