Finance Business Partner - Retail (12-Months)

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Holland and BarrettThis is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity where you''ll step into a pivotal role as our Finance Business Partner for Retail. You''ll be the strategic finance lead for our UK and Ireland store estate - over 800 locations and growing. Working closely with our Retail Directors and Store Operations teams, you''ll ensure every decision is grounded in robust financial insight, helping us drive profitable growth and operational excellence across the estate.This is a high-impact role at the heart of our retail transformation. You''ll lead the financial planning and performance tracking for store revenue and operating costs, while also shaping smarter, data-led decisions around stock loss, repairs and maintenance, and store-level investments.You''ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping them navigate complexity, challenge assumptions, and unlock value - all while ensuring our stores are set up for long-term success.What you\''ll be doing?

Lead forecasting and reporting for retail revenue across 800+ stores.Partner with Stores and retail ops teams to shape and validate store-level profitability.Deliver timely, insightful financial reporting (weekly, monthly, ad hoc) and translate data into actionable insight.Champion financial discipline across store operating costs and capital investment, identifying risks, savings, and efficiencies.Lead FPandA activity for the retail function, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, including presenting to senior stakeholders.Support automation and AI-led transformation initiatives in finance, collaborating with analysts and transformation teams to enhance reporting capability.Influence strategic decisions by engaging senior non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial implications with clarity and precision.Location

This role is based in Nuneaton, and may be occasionally required to travel to other locations of HandB. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days presence in the office.Essential

The Person:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).Strong understanding of revenue forecasting and financial planning in a retail environment.Commercial awareness of retail performance drivers.Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.High analytical capability, including scenario planning and data interpretation.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing senior relationships.Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering or FPandA within a complex or multi-site organisation.Demonstrated ability to drive commercial value and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.Desirable

Knowledge of store-level profitability and KPIs.Experience in retail or FMCG sectors.Familiarity with planning/reporting tools (e.g. Anaplan, Power BI).Awareness of automation and AI tools in finance functions.Experience in cost and revenue-focused environments.What We Offer

Wellbeing and Lifestyle Benefits

Health Cash PlanLife AssurancePrivate Virtual GPFREE at-home blood test kitHoliday Purchase optionPension ContributionAccess to ‘Wellhub\'' with gyms, studios and wellbeing appsDiscounts and Savings

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day DeliveryExclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners£/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in storeUnsolicited resumes

from search firms/recruiters are not accepted. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland and Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).

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