Finance Business Partner

Location:HuddersfieldSalary:  65000 - 70000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrids, Bonus Reference:  JP3068Contact:James PleasanceI’m working with a growing Retail & Distribution eCommerce business based in Huddersfield that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation where you’ll work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight that supports business performance and strategic decision-making.This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to influence senior stakeholders, improve profitability, and play a key part in driving the continued success of the business. Key responsibilities will include:Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and departmental managers, providing financial insight, support, and constructive challengePreparing and presenting monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis with clear recommendations to improve performanceMonitoring financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across the businessWorking closely with budget holders to ensure financial targets, budgets, and forecasts are achievedTurning financial data into meaningful commercial insights that support better business decisionsReviewing business cases and challenging assumptions to ensure commercial decisions deliver valuePartnering with operational teams to identify opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve profit marginsSupporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process, ensuring financial plans align with business objectivesIdentifying financial risks and opportunities early, working with stakeholders to develop practical solutions and action plansProducing meaningful reporting and analysis to support strategic initiatives and continuous business improvementDriving improvements in financial reporting, processes, and business performance through better use of data and systemsThe client is looking for:ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant, or someone nearing qualificationPrevious experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Accounting within a fast-paced environmentStrong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and build relationships across the businessExcellent analytical and communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to non-finance stakeholdersExperience within Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, FMCG, or another commercially focused environment would be highly advantageousStrong Excel skills, with experience using reporting and BI tools beneficialThis is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a growing eCommerce business where you’ll have genuine influence, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help shape the financial performance of the organisation while continuing to develop your career.INDFIN