At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive decision-making with data insights and manage departmental planning cycles.
- Company: Join Lidl, a diverse and inclusive company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' holiday, 10% discount, pension scheme, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with innovative tools in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in FP&A or Commercial Business Partnering and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
The predicted salary is between 52800 - 70400 £ per year.
Summary
£52,800* up to £70,400* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common.
We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
Our controlling team is looking for a consultant to join their team on a 8-month Temporary Assignment.
As a Business Partner, you will help to drive decision making across key operational, real estate and corporate departments by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for management teams.
Your focus is on driving performance through strong stakeholder relationships and the end-to-end management of departmental planning cycles.
By proactively optimizing reporting tools and providing precise tactical recommendations, you will empower your stakeholders to make data-backed decisions with confidence and help lead the team's shift toward modern, collaborative Google Workspace workflows.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds.
Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve.
And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
- 'To keep in line with company structure, this role will be called Consultant internally'
- What you\'ll do
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a key partner for departmental leads, building strong relationships and providing data-backed insight to influence operational decisions.
- Cross-Functional
Engagement: Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with broader business objectives and proactively manage stakeholder expectations to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Insight & Analysis: Deliver insights and tactical recommendations to support business performance and operational efficiency.
- Operational Reporting: Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools to be used by departmental management for day-to-day decision-making.
- Financial Planning & KPI monitoring: Take a leading role in the financial planning process, guiding your stakeholders in the forecasting of financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that forecasts are robust, accurate and aligned with the wider company strategy.
- BI Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Intelligence (BI) team to leverage data and develop models that optimise business operations.
- Change Advocate: Support the team\'s transition to Google Workspace by adopting new collaborative workflows and modernising existing Excel-based processes.
- Financial Control: Ownership of the month-end process for your area, including budget reviews, accounting corrections, and performance commentary.
- What you\'ll need
- Self-motivated and proactive individual with solid experience in an FP&A or Commercial Business Partnering role.
- Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, ideally experienced in Data Visualisation/Modelling (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microstrategy etc.) and Google Workspace (Gemini, Apps Script, Big Query).
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions at a management level.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deliver accurate results.
- Ability to work on projects and solve problems independently.
- A bigger picture mentality.
- An innovator, who enjoys new challenges.
- German language skills are ideal but not essential.
- What you\'ll receive
- 35 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Pension scheme
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
*Includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting
If you\'re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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