Job description
Senior Finance Business Partner
Leading FMCG Business | Welwyn Garden City | Up to £75,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working
Are you a strategic finance professional ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic FMCG business as a Senior Finance Business Partner and drive key business decisions at the highest level.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading FMCG company in a genuinely strategic finance role. You'll be working directly with our CEO and CFO, focusing purely on high-value business partnering activities without the burden of traditional month-end processes or BAU finance duties.
What You'll Be Doing
* Strategic Business Partnering: Partner directly with senior leadership to drive commercial decision-making and business performance
* Long-term Planning: Lead the development and refinement of our 5-year strategic plan and annual budgeting processes
* Project Leadership: Spearhead critical business projects and transformation initiatives
* Team Leadership: Manage and develop 2 direct reports in a collaborative environment
* Executive Reporting: Present insights and recommendations directly to CEO and CFO level
Why This Role Is Different
* Pure Business Partnering Focus: No month-end close responsibilities or routine transactional work
* Direct C-Suite Exposure: Regular interaction with CEO and CFO on strategic initiatives
* Value-Add Activities Only: Every day spent on analysis, insights, and business impact
* Project-Led Environment: Drive meaningful change through strategic projects
* Leadership Opportunity: Build and develop your own high-performing team
What We're Looking For
* Proven Finance Business Partner Experience: Track record in strategic finance roles within commercial environments
* FMCG/Consumer Goods Background: Understanding of fast-moving consumer markets and dynamics
* Strategic Mindset: Ability to see the bigger picture and translate financial insights into business strategy
* Leadership Experience: Experience managing and developing finance teams
* Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with senior leadership experience
What We Offer
* Competitive Package: Salary up to £75,000 + performance-related bonus
* Flexible Working: 3 days in our modern Welwyn Garden City office, 2 days from home
* Career Progression: Clear development pathway in a growing business
* Strategic Influence: Real impact on business direction and performance
* Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, high-performing teams