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Finance Business Partner

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A well-established and dynamic business in the retail and FMCG sector is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to support their UK and Ireland Finance Team. This is a key role in the Sales/Commercial Trading Department, offering high exposure to senior stakeholders and exciting challenges.

The Role

Reporting into the UK and Ireland Finance Team lead, this position will focus on delivering critical commercial insights and financial support. Responsibilities include:

  • Customer Analysis: Managing and analyzing performance across portfolios and sales channels, including discounters and exports.
  • Profitability and Volume Margins: Leading P&L ownership and delivering accurate profit and customer forecasts.
  • Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifying and addressing key risks and opportunities.
  • Financial Reporting: Supporting month-end processes, mix analysis, and trade spend reporting.

This is an interim role, backfilling a Finance Business Partner who has recently been promoted internally, and will collaborate with a high-performing team of five.

What We’re Looking For

  • Background: Experience in the retail or FMCG sector is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, and a practical, solution-focused mindset.
  • Personality: A proactive and confident team player capable of partnering with and constructively challenging the Sales Team.
  • Qualifications: Open

Why Join?

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role within a collaborative and supportive team. The company has a fantastic culture, with a strong focus on teamwork and professional growth.

Start Date: Immediate, with a preferred start before Christmas.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accountant

Industry: FMCG

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: E3HK93-C997E2A6

Date posted: 29 November 2024

Consultant: Olivia Reading

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