Worcester - Finance Business Partner

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the retail industry, boasting a significant presence in the market. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a reputation for excellence, this company prides itself on providing superior products and services to its patrons all over the United Kingdom.

• Financial ownership of advertising and promotional spend, supporting the establishment of a measurement framework with which to appraise the effectiveness of investment in this area.
• Quarterly forecasting and budgeting, highlighting opportunities and risks to the Marketing, Customer and Finance Directors to ensure strategy is in line with overall business and individual divisional objectives.
• Weekly and monthly divisional reporting of A&P spend, including the preparation of month end results and articulation of in-month spend performance vs expectation.
• Evaluate trials analysis e.g., PPC trials, CRM incentives, affiliate tests.
• Influencing the Marketing teams to capitalise on trading opportunities and minimise potential threats by identifying and highlighting trends, and understanding the impact of trading and commercial decisions on longer term projections.
• Commercial support on key strategic projects such as loyalty, cross shop and customer experience initiatives.
• Effective line management of a junior analyst including prioritisation of day-to-day activities, setting objectives that align to the finance team and overall business objectives and ongoing development support.

• Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• A proven track record of high performance in a commercial finance business partnering role
• Excellent commercial acumen - ability to understand the business objectives and focus activity to yield the greatest commercial benefit.
• Dynamic and outcome-driven individual with high levels of energy, flexibility and commitment.
• An effective communicator with excellent presentation skills and gravitas; articulate and persuasive; able to build strong relationships through collaborative working and influence across the business at all levels.
• Understanding of SAP and ability to execute month end processes and reporting.
• Experience of line management be that direct or indirect on specific task delivery.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
• Experience of cross-functional and matrix structured working environments.

• An estimated salary range of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• A robust benefits package including a £4,500 car allowance.
• A supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.
• Hybrid working