Finance Business Partner
About the opportunity...
We are seeking a talented Finance Business Partner for Retail to join our Commercial Finance team at Poundland in Walsall, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
As a key partner to our retail division, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insight and strategic support to drive our retail operations forward.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What you'll be doing...
- Collaborating with the retail leadership team to provide financial analysis and insights that inform decision-making and drive business performance.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for the retail division.
- Analysing retail KPIs and trends, delivering actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Working closely with other finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Leading financial projects and initiatives that enhance operational performance within retail.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the retail management team, providing guidance on financial matters and business strategy.
What you'll need...
- Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within a retail environment.
- Either full or part qualified accountant
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to our company values: Care for our Colleagues, Love our Customer, and Protect the Pound/Euro.
What can we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Potential to earn bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Personal private medical care cover
- Free on-site car park
- Onsite coffee lounge
- Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store
- Family Friendly Benefits
- Loyal Service Awards
- My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
- Apprenticeships & Career Development
- Life Assurance Cover
- Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
- Holiday Allowance – 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
- Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
- Pension scheme
About us..
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.
They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...
By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!