Finance Business Partner (CIMA) | Retail & Distribution

Minimum Requirements

• CIMA qualification (completed)
• BCom Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• 5-8 years' experience in finance, management accounting, commercial finance, or business partnering
• Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, supply chain, or distribution environments
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• ERP system experience advantageous
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to support strategic decision-making
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to improve business performance
• Support pricing, margin enhancement, and profitability initiatives
• Evaluate new business opportunities and investment proposals
• Challenge and support operational teams to achieve financial objectives

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across business units
• Perform detailed variance analysis and trend reporting
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses
• Monitor key performance indicators and business performance metrics
• Deliver actionable recommendations based on financial and operational data

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly management accounts and business performance reports
• Analyse revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and working capital performance
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Support month-end reporting and financial review processes
• Develop dashboards and management reporting tools

Operational Finance

• Partner with sales, supply chain, procurement, and distribution teams
• Monitor inventory performance, stock holding, and inventory risks
• Support cost control and efficiency initiativesIdentify risks and opportunities impacting profitability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a finance professional who is:

• Commercially minded and business focused
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• Able to influence decision-making through financial insights
• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced retail or distribution environment
• Passionate about adding value beyond the numbers

Why Apply?

• Strategic role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence commercial and operational decisions
• Exposure to a dynamic retail and distribution environment
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and high-performance culture
• Ability to make a tangible impact on business growth and profitability

This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified CIMA professional looking to move into a highly visible commercial finance role where they can combine strong analytical skills with strategic business partnering.

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