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Finance Business Partner

Worcestershire Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and providing commercial insight to key stakeholders. This position is a great opportunity for an individual with excellent analytical and business partnering skills.
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  • Dedicated Business Partner to the Marketing and Customer Director.
  • Ensure strategy is in line with overall business and divisional objectives.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in their market and are known for their customer-centric approach and consistent growth.

Job Description

* Dedicated Business Partner to the Marketing Director and Customer Director with cross functional involvement with all Commercial functions

* Financial ownership of advertising and promotional spend, supporting the establishment of a measurement framework with which to appraise the effectiveness of investment in this area

* Quarterly forecasting and budgeting, highlighting opportunities and risks to the Marketing, Customer and Finance Directors to ensure strategy is in line with overall business and individual divisional objectives.

* Weekly and monthly divisional reporting of A&P spend, including the preparation of month end results and articulation of in-month spend performance vs expectation.

* Evaluate trials analysis e.g., PPCPPC trials, CRMCRM incentives, affiliate tests.

* Evaluate marketing campaign performance and pull together post campaign performance reviews.

* Influencing the Marketing teams to capitalise on trading opportunities and minimise potential threats by identifying and highlighting trends, and understanding the impact of trading and commercial decisions on longer term projections.

* Commercial support on key strategic projects such as loyalty, cross shop and customer experience initiatives.

* Effective line management of a junior analyst including prioritisation of day-to-day activities, setting objectives that align to finance team and overall business objectives and ongoing development support.

* Ad hoc analysis and support for the Head of Finance - Customer & Transformation as required.

The Successful Applicant



* Professional Qualification (ACCAACCA, ACAACA, CIMACIMA or equivalent).

* A proven track record of high performance in a commercial finance business partnering role

* Excellent commercial acumen - ability to understand the business objectives and focus activity to yield the greatest commercial benefit.

* Dynamic and outcome-driven individual with high levels of energy, flexibility and commitment.

* An effective communicator with excellent presentation skills and gravitas; articulate and persuasive; able to build strong relationships through collaborative working and influence across the business at all levels.

* Understanding of SAP and ability to execute month end processes and reporting.

* Experience of line management be that direct or indirect on specific task delivery.

* An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.

* Experience of cross-functional and matrix structured working environments.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6525685
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Retail
Location
Worcestershire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-092024-6525685