Phoenix 2 Retail
Finance Business Partner

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About Phoenix 2 Retail
Phoenix 2 Retail is the leading wholesaler specialising in vaping and nicotine products, providing innovative route-to-market solutions for global brands. Our mission is to become the world’s leading supplier of smoking alternatives, built on the pillars of responsibility, innovation, education, and sustainability, to create a better future for retailers and consumers.
Our Values
Our "I CARE" values represent our commitment to fostering a culture of positive influence, unwavering commitment, individual and collective accountability, ethical responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. These values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our clients and employees.
Role Overview
We're looking for a commercially sharp, relationship-driven Finance Business Partner who enjoys getting stuck into the numbers behind the business. You'll take ownership of financial partnering across the business, working closely with non-finance stakeholders to shape budgets, sharpen forecasts, and turn data into decisions. You'll keep reporting accurate, timely, and genuinely useful information to the people relying on it. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys turning numbers into decisions. If you get a quiet sense of pride from spotting the story behind the data, challenging assumptions constructively, and helping non-finance teams make smarter calls, you'll fit right in here. You'll thrive in a role where commercial insight matters, relationships are built on trust, and a well-timed piece of analysis can turn you into the person everyone wants in the room.
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While not every box is essential, the following qualities would make you an ideal candidate:
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Previous experience within a finance business partnering, or financial analysis role.
- Strong forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis skills.
- Experience working in FMCG.
- Ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across finance and operational teams.
- Proactive and curious mindset, with a desire to understand operational drivers and support decision-making.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment where priorities can evolve.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Business partner with sales, operational, and senior stakeholders, providing commercial finance support and challenge.
- Produce accurate weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Develop and manage financial models to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Deliver detailed, insightful analysis of revenue, margins, and business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare and maintain stock reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely visibility for the business.
- Manage and reconcile listing fees and promotional activity, ensuring correct application and reporting of the net impact to the business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with wider business goals.
- Present financial data and insights clearly to senior management.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting.
- Assist with ad hoc commercial projects as required.


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Benefits
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
- Career Growth & Progression Opportunities
- Regular Development Plans & Reviews
- 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Extra Paid Day Off for Your Birthday
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution)
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Phoenix 2 Retail is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, contributing to our shared success.
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