Role Title: Senior Finance Business PartnerLocation: Bournemouth + HybridCompetitive Salary + Bonus Are you a visionary finance leader with a passion for driving business transformation?
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role, shaping strategy and influencing outcomes as our Senior Finance Business Partner.Why Choose This Role?In this role, you will be more than just a numbers expert – you will be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, bringing financial insights to the heart of critical decisions.
Collaborating with our Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial function, you'll challenge, support, and inspire them to unlock new levels of sales, margin, and overall business success.By acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and delivering actionable insights, you will directly influence our business strategies and outcomes.
Your work will ensure we stay ahead of market pressures, maximise ROI, and achieve our ambitious growth objectives.We will give you:Financial:Competitive salary + bonus schemeCompany pension schemeProfessional Subscriptions paid forLifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays.2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation).Health benefits such as Private Medical Insurance; Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher.Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions.Family Friendly Policies.Excellent development opportunities.What you will do:Strategic Leadership: Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team, providing proactive insights and fostering the right commercial outcomes.Data-Driven Decisions: Deliver high-quality analytics and financial modelling to guide key investments and ensure optimal ROI.Performance Management: Monitor financial and operational metrics, identifying variances, and driving solutions to keep us on track.Market Insight: Ensure a robust understanding of market trends and competitive pressures, helping shape winning strategies.Continuous Improvement: Learn from past outcomes to refine processes and deliver greater value.Team Empowerment: Lead and inspire a team of Finance Business Partners to achieve impactful outcomes.Your AttributesYou will bring:Expertise: You're a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, or S) with 10+ years of post-qualification experience and a strong grasp of business and industry drivers.Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.Strategic Acumen: You challenge the status quo, deliver innovative solutions, and navigate complex stakeholder relationships with confidence.Commercial Insight: Your strong financial modelling skills and commercial acumen empower you to shape strategies that drive measurable success.Attention to Detail: You leave no stone unturned, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in decision-making analytics.Desirable: Experience in private equity, FMCG, retail, or branded sectors is a plusYou will have:Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.Commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset.Problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and negotiation expertise.At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues.
We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.