Associate Finance Business Partner

Associate Finance Business PartnerCorporate Central Functions (Procurement, Fleet, Finance & Rebates)Better Places, Thriving CommunitiesWe are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Associate Finance Business Partner to join our Corporate Central Functions Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to further develop their business partnering career. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Fleet and Finance, you will provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and play a key role in maximising rebate and procurement savings opportunities across the Group.

We're looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a real impact within a collaborative and high-performing team.

What You'll Be DoingBusiness Partnering & Commercial Support

-Partner closely with Procurement and Finance teams to maximise volume-based discounts (VBDs) and rebate opportunities across the Group.

-Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide financial insight to support decision-making.

-Attend stakeholder meetings and help drive key business actions and outcomes.

-Collaborate across Corporate Centre functions to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver value.

Financial Planning & Analysis

-Prepare detailed variance analysis, highlighting key risks, opportunities and performance drivers.

-Develop and maintain financial models, reporting templates and management presentations.

-Support annual budgets, monthly forecasts and long-range planning processes.

-Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, ensuring robust challenge and analysis of assumptions.

Reporting & Month-End Activities

-Support the month-end close process through review and oversight of management accounting activities.

-Prepare high-quality reporting packs, financial commentary and management presentations.

-Ensure financial results are delivered accurately and on time.

-Post journals where required and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned cost centres.

Procurement Rebates Management

-Maintain rebate trackers and databases, monitoring delivery against agreed timelines.

-Work closely with Category Leads to identify rebate risks and opportunities.

-Reconcile and allocate rebate benefits while ensuring process milestones are achieved.

Process Improvement & Leadership

-Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of financial processes.

-Work closely with the management accounting team in India, reviewing outputs and providing coaching where required.

-Support offshore process development initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.

-Contribute positively to team culture through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

About YouEssential Requirements

-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

-Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.

-Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

-Experience working with large and complex data sets.

-Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

-Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused.

-Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

-Experience using SAP and/or TM1.

-Previous experience in a commercial finance or business partnering environment.

-Exposure to procurement, rebates, fleet or corporate service functions.

Why Apply?This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your Finance Business Partnering career within a large and dynamic organisation. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, play a key role in commercial decision-making, and contribute to meaningful improvements that drive business performance across the Group.

If you're a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and expand your business partnering experience, we'd love to hear from you.