Key Responsibilities
1. Own reporting, analysis, and management of total SG&A expenditure (c.£400M), driving productivity initiatives and cost visibility.
2. Partner with senior business leaders and functional heads to provide financial insight, forecasting, and analysis aligned to strategic priorities.
3. Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for designated business areas, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
4. Deliver variance analysis and commentary, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
5. Collaborate with functions including operations, commercial, and HR to influence financial outcomes and efficiency initiatives.
6. Translate complex financial data into clear, concise reporting for non-financial stakeholders.
7. Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and performance management processes.
8. Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance.
9. Act as a key liaison between Group Finance and business units, ensuring consistency of practices and policies.
10. Manage, coach, and develop a small Finance Business Partnering team.
Skills and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
* Proven experience in a Central Function Business Partnering or similar role within a large, complex, or multinational organisation.
* Strong analytical, financial modelling, and commercial acumen.
* Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data simply to non-financial audiences.
* Proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
* Experienced people manager, confident in leading and developing a small team.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
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