Finance Business Partner

I’m currently partnering with a well-established and growing retail business in Leeds that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to take a key role in supporting business performance and influencing decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders across trading, operations, commercial, and wider business functions, you’ll provide meaningful financial insight and challenge to help drive profitable growth.

Reporting into the Head of Finance / Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, performance analysis, and business partnering. You’ll play a key role in helping stakeholders understand financial performance, identify opportunities, manage costs, and make informed commercial decisions.

This is a high-profile role within a fast-paced retail environment, offering excellent exposure to senior leadership and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key responsibilities:

Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to key stakeholders across the business
Providing commercial insight and financial challenge to support business decision-making
Leading and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Producing and analysing monthly management accounts and performance reports
Providing clear commentary on sales, margin, costs, profitability, and key KPIs
Partnering with commercial, trading, operations, and other functions to drive financial performance
Analysing trading performance and identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
Supporting business cases, investment decisions, and commercial initiatives through robust financial analysis
Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making
Monitoring budgets and challenging variances, ensuring appropriate actions are identified
Improving financial reporting, processes, and the quality of commercial insight available to stakeholders
Presenting financial information and recommendations clearly to senior management

About you:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Accounting role
Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis
Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insight

Experience with in retail, consumer, FMCG, or another high-volume commercial environment would be advantageous
A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a successful retail business. If you’re looking for a role where you can work closely with senior stakeholders, influence commercial decisions, and have a genuine impact on business performance, I’d be keen to speak with you.

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