Finance Business Partner

I'm working with a growing Retail & Distribution eCommerce business based in Huddersfield that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation where you'll work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight that supports business performance and strategic decision-making.

This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to influence senior stakeholders, improve profitability, and play a key part in driving the continued success of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and departmental managers, providing financial insight, support, and constructive challenge
• Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis with clear recommendations to improve performance
• Monitoring financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across the business
• Working closely with budget holders to ensure financial targets, budgets, and forecasts are achieved
• Turning financial data into meaningful commercial insights that support better business decisions
• Reviewing business cases and challenging assumptions to ensure commercial decisions deliver value
• Partnering with operational teams to identify opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve profit margins
• Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process, ensuring financial plans align with business objectives
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities early, working with stakeholders to develop practical solutions and action plans
• Producing meaningful reporting and analysis to support strategic initiatives and continuous business improvement
• Driving improvements in financial reporting, processes, and business performance through better use of data and systems

The client is looking for:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant, or someone nearing qualification
• Previous experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Accounting within a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience with in Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, FMCG, or another commercially focused environment would be highly advantageous
• Strong Excel skills, with experience using reporting and BI tools beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a growing eCommerce business where you'll have genuine influence, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help shape the financial performance of the organisation while continuing to develop your career.

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