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Finance Business Partner UK & IE
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Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid)
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Director
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our UK & Ireland Finance team. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior commercial leaders, providing financial insight, strategic decision support, and performance analysis to drive business growth.
You will play a key role in planning, forecasting, reporting, and investment decision-making while acting as a trusted financial advisor to cross-functional stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity to influence business performance, support transformational initiatives, and contribute to a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as the primary Finance Business Partner to UK & Ireland commercial and leadership teams.
- Provide robust financial analysis and insight to support decision-making, investment proposals, and commercial initiatives.
- Support pricing, discounting, and profitability assessments through detailed financial modelling.
- Evaluate business cases and track investment performance, ROI, and value creation.
- Participate in cross-functional brand and commercial meetings to ensure financial considerations are embedded into decision-making.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Consolidate forecasts and budgets across the business, providing insightful commentary on performance and key variances.
- Deliver meaningful management reporting and financial analysis to senior stakeholders.
- Support budget holders in driving effective spending decisions and performance management.
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Reporting & Governance
- Ensure accurate and timely management and statutory reporting.
- Collaborate with Shared Service Centres and operational teams to support month-end, year-end, and audit activities.
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance standards.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial Excellence, and Marketing teams to ensure demand forecasts accurately reflect commercial plans.
- Support ongoing forecasting and identify risks and opportunities to performance.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Drive finance capability enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead or contribute to global finance transformation projects, ensuring successful implementation at a local level.
- Champion best practices in financial planning, reporting, and business partnering.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing business decisions.
Essential Requirements
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance role.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Experience working with planning, forecasting, and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of P&L management and financial reporting.
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Desirable
- Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industry sectors.
- Exposure to commercial pricing and investment decision support.
- Leadership or project leadership experience.
- Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
What You'll Bring
- Strong commercial acumen and curiosity.
- A collaborative and relationship-focused approach.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A continuous improvement mindset and passion for driving change.
Why Join Us?
You'll Join An Organisation That Values
- Inclusion, diversity and collaboration.
- Innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ethical and responsible business practices.
- Data-driven decision making.
- Personal accountability and professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact, gain exposure to senior leadership, and contribute to business-critical decisions within a growing and innovative environment.
Apply now to join a team where your financial expertise can help drive strategic growth and business success.
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