Barden are exclusively partnering with a global food innovator with a as they seek a highly skilled
Finance Business Partner
to join their finance team. This person will play a vital role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. This position involves delivering insightful analysis, robust forecasting, and proactive business partnering to enable operational and commercial excellence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with senior leadership to deliver actionable insights that enhance operational and commercial performance.
* Drive investment, cost efficiency, and innovation decisions through financial analysis.
* Promote collaboration between finance and non-finance teams to improve financial literacy and create synergies.
* Conduct monthly performance reviews and recommend strategies to achieve EBITA targets.
* Investigate budget variances and provide clear, actionable explanations.
* Leverage data analytics to produce detailed KPI, budget, and forecast reports.
* Lead the annual budgeting process and develop comprehensive business plans.
* Prepare quarterly forecasts and monthly flash reports.
* Build long-term P&L models to support strategic planning over a five-year horizon.
* Deputise for Finance Director when required.
* Contribute to strategic projects and assist the team during peak periods.
Key Requirements
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 3+ years PQE.
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and BI tools is an advantage.
* Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially astute with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Proven experience as a business partner to non-finance functions.
* Highly motivated, adaptable, and forward-thinking.
* International experience is a plus.