Senior Finance Business Partner

Shiseido; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cosmetics company seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner in London. This role involves overseeing financial planning, management reporting, and providing strategic insights to support business performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, contributing to the company's mission of beauty innovations. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

Holiday buy-up (up to 5 days)

Additional days off for personal milestones

Generous pension scheme (up to 8% match)

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Product discounts and allocations

Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)

Flexible Friday finish and hybrid working

Wellbeing programs

Career development reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive business performance.
• Prepare accurate management reports aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Commercial & Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Collaboration and Influence

Communication Skills

Prioritisation and Agile Working

Project Management

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Leadership and Team Development

Job description

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MISSION

The Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) is responsible for the on-time delivery of all aspects of SUK’s financial planning (budget, LE, RF submissions), management reporting, business analysis & insight, and support during the monthly close (including audit support as required). They provide business partnership to Senior SUK Leadership, supporting both short-term P&L management decisions and longer-term strategic planning, thereby aiding the SUK Leadership team in achieving its KPIs. They act as the finance representative for their area and are a key UK finance contact for EMEA Brand & Finance, responsible for explaining financial performance and outlook.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Finance Director

Job Location: London

Contract type: Permanent

Main Responsibilities

1. Forecasting and Business Planning
2. Lead the annual budget, latest estimate, and rolling forecasting processes for assigned areas, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business strategy
3. Collaborate with finance & business colleagues to meet all budget requests and deadlines
4. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to management for informed decision-making
5. Enhance estimate accuracy
6. Support S&OP process from a financial perspective
7. Business Partnership and Commercial Support
8. Collaborate with Leadership Team to drive business performance through strategic insights
9. Implement initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency
10. Foster a culture of high challenge and support, promoting open dialogue
11. Provide commercial analytics for decisions like new retailer entries, promotions, and resource allocation
12. Prepare and present analysis for business reviews
13. Financial Control & Reporting
14. Ensure adherence to accounting principles and policies
15. Support monthly close activities and audits
16. Prepare management reports that are accurate, timely, and aligned with strategic goals
17. Team Management
18. Develop and mentor direct reports, guiding day-to-day operations

Behavioural Competencies

• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration and Influence
• Communication Skills
• Prioritisation and Agile Working
• Project Management
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Leadership and Team Development

The Benefits You’ll Love

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy-up (up to 5 days)
• Additional days off for personal milestones
• Generous pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Product discounts and allocations
• Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Flexible Friday finish and hybrid working
• Wellbeing programs
• Career development reviews

About Shiseido Group

Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido is among the top 5 global cosmetics companies, operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees. Our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. We create high-quality, innovative cosmetics loved worldwide, with a heritage of 150 years. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunities for all applicants.