About this role
Your new company
Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives on influencing stakeholders, challenging decisions and driving commercial performance?A leading international organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support a growing business unit, providing critical financial insight and partnering with senior leaders to shape strategic decision-making. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) who wants to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner within a fast-paced, global environment.
Your new role
Working closely with commercial, sales and operational leaders, you'll act as a trusted finance partner, providing insight, challenge and support to drive business performance across the organisation. You'll lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities, whilst delivering meaningful financial analysis and reporting that helps stakeholders understand key trends, performance drivers, risks and opportunities. Using robust financial modelling and commercial analysis, you'll support investment decisions, business cases and strategic initiatives, helping to drive profitability and sustainable growth. You'll also develop insightful KPIs and management information, challenge stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes and champion continuous improvements across financial processes, reporting and controls.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with proven Finance Business Partnering experience and a strong commercial mindset. You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders, using analysis, insight and financial modelling to influence decision-making, improve performance and support business growth. You'll bring experience in budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, combined with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. Experience within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical or another complex commercial environment would be advantageous, alongside strong systems and data analysis skills. Most importantly, you'll be a proactive relationship-builder who enjoys partnering with the business, challenging constructively and helping leaders make better decisions.
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a growing and innovative international organisation in a high-profile Finance Business Partner role with direct exposure to senior leadership. You'll have the chance to influence strategic business decisions, work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, and play a key role in driving business performance. From day one, you'll benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment, with a structured onboarding programme designed to help you quickly build relationships, understand the business and set yourself up for success. In return, you'll enjoy international exposure, excellent career development opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus package, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
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