Senior Finance Business Partner

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected brand as a Senior Finance Business Partner in Hatfield. This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions through financial analysis and process improvements. A competitive salary between £80,000 and £85,000, alongside generous benefits and a hybrid working model, makes this position ideal for driven finance professionals seeking career growth in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for learning and career progression

Social and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic record.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or logistics sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimates for business cases to support investment decisions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and realize cost efficiencies.

Skills

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Constructive questioning

Accurate analysis

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner, Hatfield
80,000 - 85,000 + generous benefits package and bonus
Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)

About the Role

Our client, a well-known and respected brand, is seeking a talented and driven finance professional to join as a Senior Finance Business Partner. This role is a result of internal movements and succession planning, offering a chance to exercise creative flair and play a pivotal role within a dynamic commercial enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide cost estimates for business cases to support investment decisions, pricing, and customer commitments.
2. Lead process improvement initiatives and develop implementation procedures.
3. Identify and realize cost efficiencies by working with product and resource planning, developing KPIs linking operational performance and cost drivers.
4. Collaborate with Financial Control to ensure proper accounting treatment for costs in business cases.
5. Partner with Procurement to inform purchasing strategies, secure resources, and drive efficiencies.
6. Work cross-functionally across various stakeholders to support business objectives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to respond quickly with accurate analysis, question assumptions constructively, and possess advanced spreadsheet skills. A strong academic record, professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), and experience in retail, FMCG, or logistics sectors are essential.

What We Offer

A varied and challenging role with opportunities for learning and career progression, potentially towards a head of position. The environment is social, inclusive, and team-oriented, with recognition and rewards for success.

Additional Information

Location: Hatfield
Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 + benefits
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

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