Finance Business Partner - Group

Great Opportunity to move into a Commercial Finance Role

Market Leading and growing 100 million T/O PLC

About Our Client

International PLC with 100m turnover in the luxury industry. The company is highly successful with exciting growth plans.

Job Description

As the Finance Business Partner - Group, based from Chiswick, West London, you will be responsible for:

Overview

To support the financial management and decision-making processes of the business. To work closely with senior management, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• The Group Finance Business Partner will provide financial planning and analysis across the group and will:
• Provide quality financial reporting and planning for all operations and entities - ensuring consistency of approach and delivery of output in a timely, accurate and relevant manner.
• Work closely with the GLT, EGLT, Reporting and Controlling Functions, Manufacturing FD, and other Senior Managers to provide comprehensive financial indicators and information in support of strategy, ensuring growth and plans are in place across all business operations.
• Contribute to the development of the business strategy across all areas, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate.
• Optimise profitability and cash and appraise and implement key strategic investments (for example, product launches and E-Commerce initiatives).
• Ensure the operations are in alignment with group strategy and the optimisation of shareholder value.
• Provide high-quality financial advice and support which enables senior managers to make key business decisions on current activities and supporting future growth.
• Ensure that all the company's financial practices are in line with Group policies, statutory regulations, and legislation.

Responsibilities

Planning & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee monthly management accounts and management reporting, ensuring strict deadlines are met.
• Deliver high-quality reports and presentations to Plc Board-level standards, using graphics and charts to communicate complex financial strategies.
• Support annual planning and reforecasting processes, including quarterly Q1, Q2, and Q3 forecasting.
• Standardise planning and forecasting processes across Brands, Manufacturing, and Group.
• Develop and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvement, including lead indicators.
• Develop daily and weekly KPIs to monitor and manage operational performance.
• Build flexible financial models to accommodate different management assumptions.
• Leverage business intelligence tools such as QlikView and Vizlib to analyse performance drivers.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Vizlib for actual vs. budget and forecast analysis.
• Update and maintain the competitor analysis schedule, performing ad hoc analysis to compare results, track market trends, and provide actionable insights.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers.
• Ensure visibility and control of costs for each sub-division within Marketing, IT, and Commercial.
• Collaborate with Group Reporting and Controlling Functions to access key financial data for management reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Interpret complex financial information and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Support teams with ad hoc financial and analytical queries.
• Maintain and update ROI schedules for collection appraisals.

Treasury

• Forecast and monitor cash flow and currency requirements.
• Help maintain banking mandates across the Group, review and approve payments, and assist with cash reporting.
• Ensure financial systems are robust, compliant, and support current and future growth.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Practice background looking for first move to industry is fine.
• Currently in a finance role within industry is fine.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Enjoy working in a team and closely with several internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills. You can build and explain financial models and have strong spreadsheet skills. Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence in pursuit of business growth and success.
• Thorough understanding of financial business principles and practices.
• High attention to detail.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary £58,000 - £60,000.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank holidays.
• Match pension contributions up to 4%.
• Group income protection.
• Hybrid Working Pattern: three days in the office and two from home.