Finance Business Partner - Retail

Description

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our growing finance team. This is a highly visible role that partners with Retail to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and ensure investments deliver value.

As a trusted advisor, you will combine strong financial expertise with commercial insight to influence decisions, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Performance & Business Partnering

• Partner with operational and functional retail leaders to improve financial performance.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Challenge variances and drive accountability for corrective actions.
• Influence stakeholders to take ownership of financial outcomes and delivery against plans.

Investment Appraisal & Decision Support

• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
• Assess risks, costs, benefits and implementation plans.
• Challenge assumptions to ensure proposals are evidence-based and commercially robust.

Value Realisation

• Lead post-investment reviews to assess whether financial and operational benefits have been delivered.
• Analyse variances between approved business cases and actual outcomes.
• Support stakeholders in developing corrective actions where benefits are not realised.
• Drive continuous improvement in future investment decisions and forecasting accuracy.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned business areas.
• Challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support the delivery of strategic plans through robust financial planning.
• Continuously improve planning and performance management processes.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Provide insight that supports strong financial control and governance.
• Challenge accounting assumptions and accruals through an understanding of business performance.
• Translate financial results into meaningful commentary, helping non-financial stakeholders understand performance drivers.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen controls.

Change & Continuous Improvement

• Support and lead finance and business change initiatives.
• Ensure finance requirements are embedded into business projects.
• Produce clear process documentation and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Improve reporting, systems utilisation and data quality.

We would like to meet someone who is

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong commercial finance or business partnering experience.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Experience developing business cases and financial models.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Manages multiple priorities and delivers high-quality work to deadlines.
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Solves problems proactively using data and sound judgement.
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across the business.
• Embraces change and continually seeks opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Demonstrates resilience during periods of change and high workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
• Holiday allowance
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
• Pension scheme

At Mountain Group, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it’s for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we’re united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things. We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you’re creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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