APP TEST - Finance Business Partner

About the Role:

The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially sharp Finance Business Partner to join our Group Finance team, based at our Leeds commercial hub. This is a senior individual contributor role sitting just below Board level, working directly with divisional leadership teams across our UK business units. You will translate complex financial data into clear commercial insight, challenge performance, and drive better decision-making across the organisation. This role would suit an experienced Finance Director or senior Financial Controller who is looking for a high-impact commercial finance role without the full breadth of a group FD remit.

Main Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance business partner to two of XYZ Inc's UK business units, with combined revenues of approximately £150m
Deliver monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and forward-looking commentary to divisional MDs and the Group CFO
Own the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting process for your business units
Build robust financial models to support investment appraisal, pricing decisions, and commercial negotiations
Identify and track delivery of cost and margin improvement initiatives
Support the Group CFO on strategic finance projects including potential acquisitions and new market entry
Manage and develop one Finance Analyst reporting into this role
Ensure compliance with group financial controls and accounting policies

About You:

Essential Requirements

Fully qualified accountant — ACA or ACCA qualification is essential; CIMA also considered
Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in a finance role of increasing seniority
Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
Experience operating in a consumer goods, professional services, or similarly complex commercial environment
Demonstrated ability to manage and present financial information at senior leadership level
Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency
Experience managing or mentoring finance staff

Our Benefits & Perks:

What We Offer

Annual performance bonus up to 15%
Car allowance £6,000
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension (8% employer contribution)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (2 days in Leeds office, 3 days from home)

About Ferrero:

XYZ Inc is a major UK enterprise FMCG business with a diverse portfolio of consumer brands spanning food, beverage, and household goods. With operations across the UK and a turnover approaching £400m, we are a business built on commercial rigour, operational excellence, and strong financial discipline. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our finance business partnering capability to ensure every part of the business has the financial insight it needs to make great decisions.

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