Finance Business Partner - Group Central Non-Payroll (33774)

March 13, 2025

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Full Time

Nuneaton

Competitive

March 13, 2025

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<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote">Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities. We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as Finance Business Partner - Non Payroll Group Central Cost at Holland & Barrett. The Non-Payroll Finance Business Partner (FBP) plays a pivotal role in driving financial control, strategic cost management, and performance analysis across all non-payroll central costs. This includes oversight of third-party spend, supplier contracts, and operational expenses. The role is key to ensuring cost transparency, divisional alignment, and a structured approach to cost efficiency. Additionally, this position will actively support the Head of Group Central Costs in reforming the finance team, elevating the quality of financial outputs, and embedding best practice frameworks. </div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote">Key Responsibilities: Business Partnering & Cost Accountability <ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Act as a trusted finance partner to divisional leads, ensuring strong ownership of non-payroll costs. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Drive compliance with purchase order (PO) policies and procurement governance across the business. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Challenge, influence, and support stakeholders in making informed financial decisions that drive cost efficiency. </li></ul> Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for central non-payroll costs, ensuring accuracy and appropriate phasing of spend. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Develop and maintain robust cost models to track spend patterns, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for savings. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ensure all financial planning activities are aligned with business priorities and long-term strategic goals.  </li></ul> Third-Party Spend & PO Oversight<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Provide commercial support for POs against third-party spend, across supplier contract renewals, and other procurement decisions, ensuring they are appropriately mapped </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Track committed vs non committed spends diligently and ensure all GRNI balances are up to date </li></ul>Strengthening Financial Control & Cost Efficiency <ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Enhance financial governance over indirect cost categories, embedding strong financial control mechanisms. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Drive cost efficiency initiatives and lead savings programmes by identifying opportunities to optimise non-payroll expenditure. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Ensure cost allocation methodologies are transparent, fair, and support divisional accountability. </li></ul> Reporting, Data Accuracy & Process Improvement<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Implement structured reporting frameworks for non-payroll cost tracking and business partnering. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Develop automated reporting solutions to enhance cost analysis and provide real-time financial insights. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Ensure cost data accuracy by continuously improving financial systems, processes, and analytical tools. </li></ul> Strategic Cost Management & Business Alignment<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Work closely with divisional leads to align cost management strategies with broader business priorities. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Champion a cost-conscious culture, ensuring financial discipline and efficiency are embedded in business decision-making. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Provide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven recommendations on cost control and optimisation. </li></ul> Support to the Head of Group Central Costs<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1">Assist in reforming the finance team, upskilling colleagues, and elevating the quality of financial outputs. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1">Lead the development of storyboarding and financial narratives to support cost excellence initiatives. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1">Work on ad hoc projects, ensuring finance remains at the forefront of strategic decision-making </li></ul>Management of a Finance Analyst <ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Oversee and mentor a Finance Analyst providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Ensure the Finance Analyst is effectively supporting cost tracking, data integrity, and reporting activities. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Delegate tasks efficiently to enhance team productivity while upskilling the Finance Assistant in key financial processes. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensuring alignment with finance transformation objectives. </li></ul>Location:This role is based in Nuneaton, and may be occasionally required to travel to our London Hub or to any other location of H&B. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days presence in the office.</div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote">Key Requirements:<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Qualified accountant with some post qualified experience</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Retail experience desirable, preferably within a commercial finance role, ideally with a commercial/cost focus </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">A natural drive to go beyond the immediate question to uncover deeper insights and provide added value to stakeholders. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Ability to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and uncover opportunities for efficiency and improvement. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Proven experience in a finance business partnering, FP&A, or cost control role. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Strong understanding of cost drivers, cost efficiency strategies, and financial governance. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial planning tools. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Expertise in cost forecasting, financial modelling, and performance tracking. </li><li style="font-size: 11pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Ability to extract insights from financial data and translate them into actionable business recommendations.</li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote">Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:<ul><li style="font-size: 11pt;">H&B Employee Discount - 25%</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">Bonus</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">Pension company contribution</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">Private Medical Care</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers</li><li style="font-size: 11pt;">Electric Car Scheme</li></ul>We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.  </div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote">Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & 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).  #LI-Hybrid #LI-CM1   </div></div>

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Finance Business Partner - Group Central Non-Payroll (33774)

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Nuneaton

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