Finance Business Partner

Working as part of the Finance Directorates senior management team, this integrated functional business partnering role is responsible for all financial matters relating to the partnered department and as such also being a senior and valued member of that departmental management team. Specifically delivering month end reporting and commentaries, planning responsibilities and commercial support whilst ensuring appropriate controls and financials disciplines are in place as well as provision of day to day finance support. Providing insight and challenge to enhance decision making and improve commercial outcomes. Furthermore, review reporting and (including project accounting) and ensure appropriate detail is in place to help guide the business and track improvements. This requires active relationship building whilst pro-actively seeking out opportunities to enhance the financial performance of the business in a fast-paced environment. Whilst the role has analyst support - and therefore management skills ar Role Responsibilities

Commercial Decision Support Work hand in glove with Director & senior management team whilst maintaining commercial objectivity – pro- actively providing financial analysis & information to enable the team to make the right decisions Actively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and obtain buy in along the way Commercial awareness to credibly challenge decision making & address KPI performance Develop and maintain appropriate schedules for financial performance, financial simulations, business cases and project accounting. Hold the department to account on the commitments Ensure appropriate reporting is in place and provide insight into KPI’s – ensuring these are aligned to the business objectives. Deliver regular financial forecasts and budgets including packs and supporting analysis – ensuring appropriate reviews are in place and business buy in is obtained Own the forecast timetable and ensure all reviews and deadlines are maintained and stakeholders managed and updated accordingly Ensure process is aligned to wider FGH planning cycle and proactively drive the integration and implementation of seasonal planning within the business function Actively seek out opportunities to improve and simplify the forecast process – including cash flow and balance sheet dimensions Work with FP&A the stakeholders to consolidate forecasts and enhance understanding Deliver weekly latest views for the relevant area ensure the function is aligned on that view Month End Reporting and Commentaries Deliver accurate and timely month end accounts with commentaries. Work with business stakeholders to ensure variances are understood and risks and opportunities actioned Liaise with reporting teams to ensure numbers are understood and onward commentary is provided, appropriate, timely, on format and is insightful Deliver balance sheet reconciliations including risks and opps Manage Internal and External Audit interaction and ensure appropriate schedules in place Leadership & Relationships

Finance representative within senior team forums Appropriate staff management, undertaking and contributing to regular one to one’s, and the annual performance management processes Build relationships across the business & Group – earning trust in the business department and displaying the FGH values Provide financial leadership and ensure controls & disciplines are adhered to. Keep close relationship with reporting team to ensure understanding of actuals vs forecast & potential risks and opportunities Deputise for Head of Finance Supplementary ad hoc tasks as they arise To be committed to good outcomes for customers at all times Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and local regulations, Company Policies and FCA Conduct Rules Demonstrate behaviours in line with company values To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at work About you

Role Related Skills, Specialist Knowledge and Experience Good commercial understanding of business and retailing. (K) Previous role held, work placement or part time role in a commercial or retail environment. (E) Business partnering experience with strong sense of customer focus and objective challenge To be Professionally Qualified with 2 yrs PQE – internal candidates may be considered at a lower level of PQE with appropriate experience Production of month end accounts Production of end to end budgets / forecast Retail or consumer business experience Excellent communication & organisational skills Ability to understand key business cost drivers, experience of profitability and decision support modelling Ability to forge effective business relationships with colleagues across the business at all levels Good relationship building skills but ability to be objective and to challenge in a positive manner Attention to detail and ability to deliver reporting and budgeting to timetable Staff management skills if responsible for team members Qualifications & Professional Development/Memberships Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent. Personal Attributes Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracy Personable but professional – good relationship building skills Why FGH?

Our staff enjoy competitive benefits including staff discount, generous annual leave, healthcare cash plan together with a vibrant, colourful, creative and flexible working atmosphere. With our competitive benefits, and supportive teams our staff enjoy helping us on our mission and benefit greatly from the challenges that come with working for a successful retailer. About us

Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH) is based in West Yorkshire and is part of the OTTO Group – one of the world's largest online retailers. Home to familiar brands such as Freemans, Grattan and Kaleidoscope, we have over 100 years of experience. We're on a mission to help our customers live their best lives through a choice of

quality basics , the

brands they love

and credible

exclusive product

supported by

easy and rewarding ways to pay . We offer excellent service and delivery seven days a week, with so much going for us - why not be part of the story. We have over 600 UK employees working for us in various functions, including Marketing and Creative, Customer Experience, Warehousing and Logistics, Financial Services, Transformation, Buying and Merchandising, IT and Support Services. Our values of

Resilience ,

Empathy, Ambition, Commitment,

and

Honesty

underpin our vibrant and dynamic culture. We're heading for some exciting and challenging places, so why not join us and be part of our vision to create a

modern, digital retailer

with

powerful customer brands ,

exciting product

and

compelling financial services.

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