Commercial Finance Business Partner - MAT Cover
Role:
Commercial Finance Business Partner Reporting to:
Commercial Finance Director Location:
Unit 6 Butterfield Business Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8EU (Hybrid working) About Lintbells At Lintbells, we’re pet lovers first and foremost. Everything we do comes from that core passion for pets, like our mission says: we want to help as many pets as possible around the world live their most active life, for life. We’re proud to be the home of YuMOVE, the UK’s no.1 veterinary joint supplement, and are already helping over two million dogs a year. We’re science and heart combined – using our love for animals and brilliant science to make a difference. Lintbells is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual. We’re big fans of ambition, courage, and quick-thinking. We work Whippet-fast and are always looking for people who like a challenge, think creatively, and want to make a positive impact on pets’ lives. The Role The role is a combination of FP&A and Commercial Finance. You will provide commercial analysis and insight to facilitate effective business decisions, building strong relationships across the wider business, acting as a key interface between finance and the commercial and operational teams, and developing the analytical processes within the business. Business partner with the commercial & marketing teams to create insight on trading with the preparation of the weekly trading report and attendance at trading meetings, carrying out discounts/rebates review and driving understanding and control of one of the biggest areas of spend by tracking marketing activity/spend and return on investment; Provision of analysis on cost base (Cost of Sales & Overheads) including variance analysis vs budget to aid cost control as well as further analysis in order to challenge margins and support supply chain strategic decisions through business partnering with the operational team; Support the quarterly reforecast / 3-year plan / budget; Finance support on NPI projects, including P&L analysis for gate meetings and post-launch review; Continuous improvement of processes to drive efficient and effective financial analysis for commercial and finance teams; Provide training and support to stakeholders to enhance their financial acumen and understanding; Support the FD on scenario analysis for initiatives across the business as well as undertaking additional ad hoc duties / projects as and when required, to provide financial value-added insight. What you’ll need to succeed 5+ years experience working in a consumer-focused business; Accountancy qualification, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - ideally 2 years PQE (part qualified will be considered on experience basis); Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data; Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, providing pragmatic solutions; Excellent Excel skills and experience using BI and other visualization tools; Outstanding communication skills and ability to write and present clear and concise reports; To have an agile, proactive and approachable working style. What We Offer Hybrid working (2 days in office and 3 days working from home) Job type: Temporary Posted: 2024-11-19
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Role:
Commercial Finance Business Partner Reporting to:
Commercial Finance Director Location:
Unit 6 Butterfield Business Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8EU (Hybrid working) About Lintbells At Lintbells, we’re pet lovers first and foremost. Everything we do comes from that core passion for pets, like our mission says: we want to help as many pets as possible around the world live their most active life, for life. We’re proud to be the home of YuMOVE, the UK’s no.1 veterinary joint supplement, and are already helping over two million dogs a year. We’re science and heart combined – using our love for animals and brilliant science to make a difference. Lintbells is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual. We’re big fans of ambition, courage, and quick-thinking. We work Whippet-fast and are always looking for people who like a challenge, think creatively, and want to make a positive impact on pets’ lives. The Role The role is a combination of FP&A and Commercial Finance. You will provide commercial analysis and insight to facilitate effective business decisions, building strong relationships across the wider business, acting as a key interface between finance and the commercial and operational teams, and developing the analytical processes within the business. Business partner with the commercial & marketing teams to create insight on trading with the preparation of the weekly trading report and attendance at trading meetings, carrying out discounts/rebates review and driving understanding and control of one of the biggest areas of spend by tracking marketing activity/spend and return on investment; Provision of analysis on cost base (Cost of Sales & Overheads) including variance analysis vs budget to aid cost control as well as further analysis in order to challenge margins and support supply chain strategic decisions through business partnering with the operational team; Support the quarterly reforecast / 3-year plan / budget; Finance support on NPI projects, including P&L analysis for gate meetings and post-launch review; Continuous improvement of processes to drive efficient and effective financial analysis for commercial and finance teams; Provide training and support to stakeholders to enhance their financial acumen and understanding; Support the FD on scenario analysis for initiatives across the business as well as undertaking additional ad hoc duties / projects as and when required, to provide financial value-added insight. What you’ll need to succeed 5+ years experience working in a consumer-focused business; Accountancy qualification, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - ideally 2 years PQE (part qualified will be considered on experience basis); Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data; Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, providing pragmatic solutions; Excellent Excel skills and experience using BI and other visualization tools; Outstanding communication skills and ability to write and present clear and concise reports; To have an agile, proactive and approachable working style. What We Offer Hybrid working (2 days in office and 3 days working from home) Job type: Temporary Posted: 2024-11-19
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