Finance Business Partner

3 weeks ago

Surrey UK, South East England, United Kingdom Magpie Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: South West London / Surrey

Salary: £55,000 PA plus bonus & study support

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 home


Our client, a leading name in the confectionery industry, has a rich history dating back almost 100 years. Renowned for creating iconic products and pioneering modern collectables, they have been a leader in their field for decades.


Acquired by prominent investment firms, our client continues to innovate and grow under new ownership. With headquarters in New York, they have global sales of approximately $440 million and employ over 340 staff across 9 countries, distributing products in more than 44 countries.


Finance Business Partner Role Purpose:


Join our client's dynamic Finance team as a Finance Business Partner. Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance & FP&A Manager, you will be pivotal in providing accurate forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive informed decision-making and business growth.


This role requires a strong ability to collaborate with various departments, particularly with a robust sales team. You will need to handle strong characters and be comfortable presenting financial information in board meetings.


Finance Business Partner Key Responsibilities:


  • Business Partnering: Collaborate with Senior Management and Directors across departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) to establish trust and credibility.
  • Financial Analysis: Assist with modelling, pricing, costing, and profitability analysis. Support sales with promotional and profitability analysis, and variance analysis by price mix and volume impact.
  • Reporting: Produce and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports, develop new reports to meet business needs, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and analyze data from finance and operational systems to track spending and prepare monthly accruals and reports.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas to improve processes and reporting, drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
  • Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required.


Finance Business Partner Skills & Experience:


  • Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively within the Finance team.
  • Multitasking & Deadlines: Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to execute P&L analysis and attention to detail.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
  • Qualifications: Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with experience in ERP systems (NetSuite, TM1, Anaplan).
  • Industry Experience: Previous experience in the confectionery industry or Manufacturing/FMCG, and experience in international organisations.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in a second foreign language, in addition to English.


Finance Business Partner Package:


  • Salary: £55,000
  • Annual Leave: 33 days
  • Study Support: For CIMA
  • Healthcare: Private healthcare
  • Bonus: Annually
  • Working Arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home


At our client’s company, success is built on people and values. They live by their F.A.C.T.S values:

  • FUN: Foster a positive attitude and smile.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Take ownership for actions and deliver as a team.
  • COLLABORATION: Work together, leveraging strengths to achieve common goals.
  • TRANSPARENCY: Maintain integrity and transparency in all business dealings.
  • SIMPLICITY: Achieve goals efficiently and effectively.


This role can also be referred to as "Financial Planning Analyst," "Commercial Finance Analyst," "FP&A," "Finance Business Partner," or "Financial Analyst."

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