Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (Trading Performance) | Manchester | Onsite | £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Wide range of benefits/discounts | Retail

This is for an e-commerce retailer headquartered in Manchester, with a strong direct-to-consumer model and an expanding digital presence across the UK and international markets.

Operating in a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment, the business combines commercial agility with strong brand positioning and continues to invest heavily in digital capability, customer acquisition and operational efficiency.

With consistent revenue growth and ambitious expansion plans, the finance team plays a critical role in supporting trading performance, margin optimisation and long-term strategic planning.

The Role

• Act as a true business partner to Ecommerce, Trading and Commercial leadership teams, providing insight, challenge and financial guidance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecast cycles aligned to digital growth and trading performance targets
• Deliver P&L reporting and detailed variance analysis across online channels
• Provide commercial analysis on pricing, promotions, customer acquisition spend and margin performance
• Build and evaluate business cases for new initiatives, marketing investment and digital optimisation projects
• Support scenario modelling and strategic planning to drive revenue growth and cost efficiency
• Improve reporting processes, financial controls and forecasting accuracy across ecommerce operations

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role
• Background within retail, ecommerce or consumer-facing environments
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability
• Confident communicator able to translate complex financial data into clear business insight
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Pension scheme
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing e-commerce retailer

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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