Finance Business Partner

Posted 04 September 2025
Salary £55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + Hybrid, bonus
LocationLuton
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH222296_1756985117

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Luton

Salary: Up to £60,000 + 15% Performance Bonus

About Our Client & This Opportunity

I'm delighted to be working with a highly successful and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a pivotal role where you'll drive strategic financial excellence while being supported in your career development.

My client offers genuine progression opportunities within a collaborative culture that values expertise and invests heavily in their people's growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Financial Partnership

  • Act as the trusted financial advisor to Distribution and Installation teams, providing comprehensive analysis, strategic insight, and constructive challenge to drive performance
  • Take ownership of cost management and month-end processes for HDC, SDC, MCFC, and Installation operations, with additional oversight of Wincanton and Ascensos costs where required
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for these critical operational areas

Driving Business Performance

  • Work closely with operational stakeholders to enhance financial understanding, drive efficiency improvements, and boost profitability across the business
  • Produce insightful management reporting that directly influences strategic decision-making at senior levels
  • Deliver weekly flash reporting and performance reviews to ensure rapid response to operational variances

Leadership & Culture Development

  • Foster a cost-conscious, efficiency-focused culture through targeted analysis and profit-enhancement initiatives
  • Manage and develop a Financial Analyst, providing mentorship and supporting their career progression

What My Client Is Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Background

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification)
  • Strong finance background with ideally some exposure to Retail or FMCG environments
  • Solid understanding of distribution operations and associated financial complexities

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Confident communicator who can challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels effectively
  • Natural relationship builder who works well with both finance and non-finance teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities
  • Proven track record of working under pressure while consistently hitting tight deadlines
  • Experience implementing robust financial controls and governance frameworks

Technical Requirements

  • Exceptional attention to detail with absolute commitment to accuracy
  • Advanced Excel skills essential

What's On Offer

Career Development

  • Comprehensive learning and development programs tailored to accelerate your career
  • Clear progression pathways within an expanding, ambitious organization
  • Supportive management team committed to your professional growth

Attractive Remuneration Package

  • Competitive base salary up to £60,000
  • Generous 15% performance bonus opportunity
  • Private medical insurance coverage
  • Company save-as-you-earn scheme
  • Excellent contributory pension plan

Additional Benefits

  • Employee discount scheme across the business
  • Comprehensive discount platform with savings and cashback at major retailers
  • Gym membership subsidies and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment