Senior Finance Business Partner

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail business seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and reporting. This hybrid role requires a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and influencing skills. You will support multiple sites and contribute to strategic decisions alongside a high-performing finance team. The position offers a salary of £65,000 - £75,000, a 20% bonus, and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

20% annual bonus

Hybrid working model

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-site retail or FMCG environment.
• Ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with retail operational leaders to drive performance.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyse sales and margin performance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong commercial mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Strong influencing skills

Confident communicator

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner | Edinburgh (Hybrid, 3 days) | £65,000 - £75,000 | 33 days Holiday | 20% Bonus, + Excellent Benefits | National Retail Business

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well‑established, fast‑growing retail brand with a strong presence across the UK. The business operates a diverse estate combining retail and e‑commerce environments, offering variety, pace, and real influence for a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner.

You’ll be joining a supportive, high‑performing finance team where your insight will directly shape operational performance and strategic decisions across the retail divisions.

The Role

• Partner with retail operational leaders to drive performance, profitability, and efficiency across multiple sites.
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, translating numbers into meaningful actions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end reviews for the retail operations.
• Analyse sales mix, labour costs, and margin performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support pricing, menu development, and promotional strategies with robust financial analysis.
• Build and maintain financial models to support investment appraisals and business cases.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership, influencing commercial and operational decisions.
• Work closely with the Commercial Finance teams to align forecasts and performance metrics.
• Continuously improve processes, systems, and reporting to enhance business partnering capability.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Proven experience in a multi‑site retail, or FMCG environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders.
• Confident communicator who can translate financial data into clear business insight.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills across finance and operations.
• Proactive, organised, and adaptable in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

What’s on Offer

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• 20% annual bonus
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.