Senior Finance Business Partner

Investigo Limited; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive key business decisions and partner directly with senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO. The role focuses on strategic business partnering without traditional month-end responsibilities. The ideal candidate has proven experience in strategic finance, a background in FMCG, and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus bonuses and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Flexible Working

Career Progression

Strategic Influence

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic finance roles.
• Understanding of FMCG market dynamics.
• Ability to translate financial insights into business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership for commercial decision-making.
• Lead the development of the 5-year strategic plan.
• Manage and develop a team of 2 finance professionals.

Skills

Finance Business Partner Experience

FMCG/Consumer Goods Background

Strategic Mindset

Leadership Experience

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

Leading FMCG Business | Welwyn Garden City | Up to £75,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working

Are you a strategic finance professional ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic FMCG business as a Senior Finance Business Partner and drive key business decisions at the highest level.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading FMCG company in a genuinely strategic finance role. You'll be working directly with our CEO and CFO, focusing purely on high-value business partnering activities without the burden of traditional month-end processes or BAU finance duties.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic Business Partnering: Partner directly with senior leadership to drive commercial decision-making and business performance
• Long-term Planning: Lead the development and refinement of our 5-year strategic plan and annual budgeting processes
• Project Leadership: Spearhead critical business projects and transformation initiatives
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop 2 direct reports in a collaborative environment
• Executive Reporting: Present insights and recommendations directly to CEO and CFO level

Why This Role Is Different

• Pure Business Partnering Focus: No month-end close responsibilities or routine transactional work
• Direct C-Suite Exposure: Regular interaction with CEO and CFO on strategic initiatives
• Value-Add Activities Only: Every day spent on analysis, insights, and business impact
• Project-Led Environment: Drive meaningful change through strategic projects
• Leadership Opportunity: Build and develop your own high-performing team

What We're Looking For

• Proven Finance Business Partner Experience: Track record in strategic finance roles within commercial environments
• FMCG/Consumer Goods Background: Understanding of fast-moving consumer markets and dynamics
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to see the bigger picture and translate financial insights into business strategy
• Leadership Experience: Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with senior leadership experience

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: Salary up to £75,000 + performance-related bonus
• Flexible Working: 3 days in our modern Welwyn Garden City office, 2 days from home
• Career Progression: Clear development pathway in a growing business
• Strategic Influence: Real impact on business direction and performance
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, high-performing teams