Senior Finance Business Partner | Growth & Strategy Lead

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

A rapidly growing retail group is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Business Partner to join its finance function based in Leeds. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making as the business expands with new investment.

You will partner with the Finance and Sales Directors, owning the monthly management accounts, providing analysis, and driving profitability across operations. Edge work includes reporting for investors and shaping future growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Experience in Finance Business Partner or similar commercially focused finance role.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across finance and non-finance functions.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge and add value to business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to translate financial information into insight.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, providing detailed analysis and insightful commentary on financial and operational performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the group to present financial results, budgets, forecasts, and business performance updates.
• Deliver meaningful commercial insight and narrative to support strategic decision-making and future growth initiatives.
• Review and enhance existing reporting and account production processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and commercial understanding across the business.
• Produce key financial reports and performance information for external investors and senior leadership teams.
• Challenge and support operational teams, helping drive profitability and informed decision-making throughout the organisation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial reporting, controls, and business partnering activities as the company continues to expand.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

A rapidly growing retail group is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Business Partner to join its finance function based in Leeds. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making as the business expands with new investment.

You will partner with the Finance and Sales Directors, owning the monthly management accounts, providing analysis, and driving profitability across operations. Edge work includes reporting for investors and shaping future growth initiatives.