We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our growing finance team. This is a highly visible role that partners with Retail to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and ensure investments deliver value. As a trusted advisor, you will combine strong financial expertise with commercial insight to influence decisions, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance. Commercial Performance & Business Partnering • Partner with operational and functional retail leaders to improve financial performance. • Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities. • Challenge variances and drive accountability for corrective actions. • Influence stakeholders to take ownership of financial outcomes and delivery against plans. Investment Appraisal & Decision Support • Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment decisions. • Assess risks, costs, benefits and implementation plans. • Challenge assumptions to ensure proposals are evidence-based and commercially robust. Value Realisation • Lead post-investment reviews to assess whether financial and operational benefits have been delivered. • Analyse variances between approved business cases and actual outcomes. • Support stakeholders in developing corrective actions where benefits are not realised. • Drive continuous improvement in future investment decisions and forecasting accuracy. Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned business areas. • Challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy. • Support the delivery of strategic plans through robust financial planning. • Continuously improve planning and performance management processes. Financial Control & Reporting • Provide insight that supports strong financial control and governance. • Challenge accounting assumptions and accruals through an understanding of business performance. • Translate financial results into meaningful commentary, helping non-financial stakeholders understand performance drivers. • Identify opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen controls. Change & Continuous Improvement • Support and lead finance and business change initiatives. • Ensure finance requirements are embedded into business projects. • Produce clear process documentation and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency. • Improve reporting, systems utilisation and data quality. Essential • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). • Strong commercial finance or business partnering experience. • Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills. • Experience developing business cases and financial models. • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. • Advanced Excel and financial systems capability. • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who: • Manages multiple priorities and delivers high-quality work to deadlines. • Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes. • Solves problems proactively using data and sound judgement. • Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across the business. • Embraces change and continually seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance. • Demonstrates resilience during periods of change and high workload. • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home • Holiday allowance • 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends • Pension scheme