Overview In this Finance Business Partner role, you’ll partner with our commercial buying teams to manage and improve financial performance. You’ll challenge and support teams to unlock value, influence supplier negotiations, and drive risk-aware opportunities. You will co-lead the Category Finance function and mentor a small finance team, delivering actionable insights up to Director level. This role blends strategic finance with hands-on analysis in a hybrid work setting. Pay / Benefits annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays pension with up to 10% employer contributions private healthcare 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream – early access to pay Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships across commercial buying teams at all levels Provide financial insight, explain variances, support negotiations, and maximise opportunities Co-lead the Category Finance team and foster continuous improvement Lead and develop one Category Finance Manager and one Category Finance Analyst Analyze performance and deliver actionable reports to colleagues up to Director-level Key requirements Experience in a Business Partner role Experience in a large-scale, complex commercial environment with multiple partners Strong Microsoft Office skills (Power Point, Excel) Good communication skills for presenting financial info to non-finance audiences Good relationship-building, influencing, and constructive challenge abilities strong communication relationship-building influencing inclusively Power Point Excel financial analysis
Finance Business Partner - Up To £72,000 A Year employer: Co-op
Co-op is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Senior Power Platform & Automation Engineer role. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor colleagues and lead digital transformation initiatives while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in Manchester. The company values your contributions and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
