Finance Business Partner

Michael Page • Permanent • Chatham, Medway, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 2d ago

The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This role focuses on delivering accurate financial analysis while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure efficient operations.

Client Details

They are committed to providing quality products and fostering a collaborative work environment to drive success in their sector.

Description

Lead the preparation of monthly financial reviews, providing detailed variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insight to senior stakeholders.
Own defined areas of the P&L, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support business performance.
Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the Company's US strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
Deliver accurate and timely management information to support internal and external reporting deadlines.
Capital Expenditure Management
Lead end-to-end CapEx project appraisal, including business case development,
discounted cash flow modelling and investment committee presentations.
Maintain and oversee the CapEx tracker, monitoring project spend against approval, phasing, and forecast to completion.
Partner with all teams to ensure financial oversight across the full project lifecycle.
Conduct post-investment reviews on completed CapEx projects, reporting
outcomes versus original business case and identifying learnings.
Support the development and governance of CapEx policies and approval frameworks.
Act as a trusted financial partner to all stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear, operationally relevant insight.
Develop a deep understanding of operational drivers and cost structures to inform financial analysis and challenge business decisions constructively.
Support and attend operational and commercial review meetings, providing finance input and analysis to drive performance conversations.
Build strong cross-functional

Profile

A successful Finance Business Partner should have:

A professional accounting qualification or relevant academic background in Accounting & Finance.
CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT
Experience within the FMCG industry.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools for reporting and analysis.
A strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with cross-functional teams.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

Competitive salary
Monday to Friday schedule, working from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Permanent position with opportunities for career development.
A supportive and collaborative company culture

If you are ready to take on the challenge of becoming a Finance Business Partner, we encourage you to apply today!

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