Summary: The role of Commercial Finance Business Partner at a leading retail business in Leicester involves providing strategic financial insight and advice to regional teams. The position requires managing P&L reports and supporting non-finance teams in decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess a commercial mindset and strong communication skills to influence key business decisions. This opportunity is suited for a qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance or business partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the key finance business partner for a range of regional teams, providing financial advice and decision-making support.
• Manage and report on P&L for the regions, ensuring profitability and guiding non-finance teams with financial insights.
• Work closely with the estates and shop fitting teams, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting key business decisions.
• Provide high-level financial reporting, analysis, and advice to help drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role, ideally managing P&L and advising non-finance stakeholders.
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships.
• High organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong commercial mindset, able to drive financial performance and support business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making across regions.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Retail