Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner – Underfloor Heating Store (Basildon, England)

Overview: Join a fast‑paced, high‑growth retailer backed by a leading Private Equity firm. This role offers a first step into management, providing exposure to the performance‑driven world of PE while driving profitability and growth within our underfloor heating business.

• Lead profitability analysis across all departments, identifying cost‑saving and revenue‑optimisation opportunities.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate commercial opportunities – pricing strategies, new product/market launches and operational efficiency projects.
• Own detailed monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and long‑range planning, aligning with PE‑driven value creation objectives.
• Manage and mentor a small team of two Finance Analysts, fostering a high‑performance culture through coaching and performance management.
• Identify and implement process improvements in reporting, planning and analytical workflows to enhance data reliability and efficiency.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role, preferably within a high‑growth or dynamic business.
• Proven track record of using financial data to influence operational decisions and drive measurable business outcomes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools is a plus.

• Strong business‑partnering experience.
• Part‑qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA applicants considered.
• Excellent Excel skills with large data sets (Google Sheets accepted).
• Well‑organised, able to manage multiple projects independently.
• SQL knowledge or willingness to learn SQL.
• Experience in Retail or Manufacturing financial roles is beneficial.

• Bonus and performance incentives.
• Discounts, savings and cashback at retailers.
• Life assurance and extended family policy (maternity, paternity, additional annual leave).
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Complete induction and continuous development opportunities.
• Financial education and loan options.
• Flexible hybrid working between our Basildon office and home.
• A culture that values inclusion and authenticity.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work – irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. We invest in best recruitment practices, including Basic Criminal Record Disclosures after offer acceptance for deals involving British Gas deliveries.