Finance Business Partner

Overview

Lead profit improvement and financial planning as finance partner for a high‑growth retail brand.

Key Responsibilities

• mentoring
• financial forecasting
• budget planning
• strategic analysis
• process improvement
• profitability analysis

Tasks

-Manage and Mentor: Provide day-to-step guidance, coaching, and performance management for a small team of 2 Finance Analysts while acting as a role model, fostering a culture of high performance. -Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Own the detailed monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with PE-driven value creation goals. This is something we can teach, if youre open to learning and have great commercial acumen. -Strategic Growth Analysis: Partner with the leadership team to evaluate commercial opportunities, including pricing strategies, new product/market launches, and operational efficiency projects. -Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to reporting, planning, and analytical processes to increase efficiency and data reliability. -Profitability Improvement: Lead the analysis of gross and net profit margins, identifying specific cost-saving opportunities and revenue optimisation strategies across all departments.

Requirements

• well organised
• business partnering
• excel
• sql
• cima/acca/aca

What You Bring

-Well organised, with the ability to work under your own initiative managing multiple projects at once. -Strong demonstrable experience in business partnering. -Strong experience in Excel is a must with evidence of large data slabs and manipulation (Google Sheets will also be considered). -SQL knowledge (or the ability to learn SQL) is also beneficial. -CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification would be beneficial but we would also consider part-qualified applicants. -Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures.

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Benefits

-Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave, and more -Financial education and loans -Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other -Discounts, savings, and cash back at numerous retailers -Flexible working options -Life assurance -Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development

About Thubelisha

-Founded with a vision to transform infrastructure, specializing in complex construction projects. -Expertise in delivering high-quality, sustainable residential, commercial, and infrastructure solutions. -A proven track record of successful projects in both private and public sectors. -Known for its ability to handle large-scale developments, from design to completion. -Works with local and international partners to enhance capabilities and expand project scope. -Focused on building long-term relationships with clients, ensuring trust and satisfaction. -Engages in multiple sectors, leveraging years of experience and skilled teams. -Recognized for attention to detail, timely delivery, and commitment to safety standards.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-basic criminal record disclosures will be performed after a job offer is accepted for roles involving british gas deliveries.