Associate Finance Business Partner

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Associate Finance Business Partner Corporate Central Functions (Procurement, Fleet, Finance & Rebates)
Better Places, Thriving Communities We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Associate Finance Business Partner to join our Corporate Central Functions Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to further develop their business partnering career. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Fleet and Finance, you will provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and play a key role in maximising rebate and procurement savings opportunities across the Group.

We're looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a real impact within a collaborative and high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing Business Partnering & Commercial Support Partner closely with Procurement and Finance teams to maximise volume-based discounts (VBDs) and rebate opportunities across the Group.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide financial insight to support decision-making.

Attend stakeholder meetings and help drive key business actions and outcomes.

Collaborate across Corporate Centre functions to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver value.

Financial Planning & Analysis Prepare detailed variance analysis, highlighting key risks, opportunities and performance drivers.

Develop and maintain financial models, reporting templates and management presentations.

Support annual budgets, monthly forecasts and long-range planning processes.

Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, ensuring robust challenge and analysis of assumptions.

Reporting & Month-End Activities Support the month-end close process through review and oversight of management accounting activities.

Prepare high-quality reporting packs, financial commentary and management presentations.

Ensure financial results are delivered accurately and on time.

Post journals where required and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned cost centres.

Procurement Rebates Management Maintain rebate trackers and databases, monitoring delivery against agreed timelines.

Work closely with Category Leads to identify rebate risks and opportunities.

Reconcile and allocate rebate benefits while ensuring process milestones are achieved.

Process Improvement & Leadership Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of financial processes.

Work closely with the management accounting team in India, reviewing outputs and providing coaching where required.

Support offshore process development initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.

Contribute positively to team culture through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

About You Essential Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Experience working with large and complex data sets.

Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused.

Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience using SAP and/or TM1.Previous experience in a commercial finance or business partnering environment.

Exposure to procurement, rebates, fleet or corporate service functions.

Why Apply?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your Finance Business Partnering career within a large and dynamic organisation. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, play a key role in commercial decision-making, and contribute to meaningful improvements that drive business performance across the Group.

If you're a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and expand your business partnering experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

London Employment:

Full time