Finance Business Partner

Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a scaling SME retail business in Bicester to appoint a Finance Business Partner into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a period of growth and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. The Role The Finance Business Partner is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Built on a technically strong accounting foundation, this role combines core management accounting responsibilities with commercial finance and stakeholder engagement, providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making, drive performance improvements and support the business's continued growth.

Main Duties

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes across key business functions.

• Analyse sales, margin, stock and operational KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Support business leaders with financial modelling and commercial analysis.

• Challenge and support budget holders to improve profitability and cost control.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate key P&L variances.

• Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts, analysing key variances and working capital performance.

• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and support stock management initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, reporting and systems.

• Support statutory reporting and year-end audit requirements.

• Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and promote financial understanding across the business.

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.

• Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or Commercial Finance role.

• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.

• Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

• Stock experience required

• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting and commercial analysis.

• Experience using ERP or finance systems.

• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a commercial and continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer?

• £55,000-£60,0000

• Opportunity to join a growing business in a highly visible role.

• Exposure to senior leadership and operational stakeholders across the business.

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance and growth.

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