Finance Business Partner - Cash Accounting

Finance Business Partner – Cash Accounting

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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and we can now buy online from over 70 countries around the world!

So we’ve gone global!

Our international online business is expanding rapidly, with over 90 localized websites serving customers worldwide. To support this continued growth, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Cash Accounting team.

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of our international cash accounting operations. This broad role covers a range of financial, operational and management duties. You'll be responsible for reconciling customer payments, cost of payments across multiple international entities, and maintaining strong audit and control procedures. Your contributions support our financial stability and strategic growth.

• Team Leadership:
  Support and mentor a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, and manage our offshore team in India.
• Forecasting & Reporting:
  Deliver accurate reporting and forecasting for costs and tenders across multiple countries and entities.
• Financial Controls:
  Maintain strong controls over debtor and cash movements.
• VAT Management:
  Oversee VAT records and ensure compliance with new projects and regulations.
• Cash Flow Oversight:
  Monitor daily cash inflows from global payment providers.
• Foreign Exchange Management:
  Identify, evaluate, and manage FX charges and risks.
• Audit Coordination:
  Work closely with external auditors to deliver efficient multi‑entity audits.
• Relationship Management:
  Manage third‑party service providers, ensuring adherence to contracts and service levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners across the business.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• Adaptable and organised, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive self‑starter, confident making decisions and driving process improvements.
• Strong communicator, able to explain complex issues clearly and build relationships across teams.
• Results‑driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance‑based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on‑site parking
• Financial wellbeing – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct‑to‑Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support networks – access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email  (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on  and leave a voicemail.

Mid‑senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Apply Before: 01/19/2026, 02:32 PM

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.