Finance Business Partner

There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales.

We are currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us! This is a key commercial finance role responsible for supporting the financial and operational performance of both the retail store estate and supply chain functions. Working closely with Retail, Property and Supply Chain leaders, the role provides financial insight, challenge and support to drive sales growth, improve operational efficiency, optimise costs and enhance profitability. The role acts as a trusted partner, translating financial data into meaningful business decisions and ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Retail Finance Business Partnering

• Support financial performance across the store network.
• Analyse sales, profitability and operating costs.
• Monitor key retail KPIs including labour productivity, commission and store contribution.
• Evaluate regional and store performance.
• Support investment decisions relating to store openings, closures, relocations and refurbishments.
• Challenge and influence operational leaders to achieve budget targets.

Supply Chain Finance Business Partnering

• Partner with Distribution Centre, Logistics and Supply Chain teams.
• Analyse warehouse, transport and fulfilment costs.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital management.
• Deliver financial analysis for supply chain projects and investments.

Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead annual budgets and regular forecasting cycles.
• Produce variance analysis and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support long-term strategic planning.
• Build financial models to aid operational decision-making.

Reporting and Performance Analysis

• Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting.
• Provide meaningful commentary on financial and operational results.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations relating to accruals and prepayments.

Cost Control and Governance

• Support management of payroll, occupancy and logistics costs.
• Drive accountability for expenditure management.
• Identify and deliver efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong commercial finance and business partnering experience gained within a fast-paced environment. You'll have a proven ability to support and influence operational stakeholders, providing insight and challenge that drives better decision-making and improved business performance.

You will bring advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, alongside significant experience of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting. A naturally analytical thinker, you'll be comfortable working with large and complex datasets, translating numbers into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations.

Experience within a retail, supply chain, logistics or other multi-site operational environment would be highly advantageous.

What we'll do for you

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 25% of your base salary). Then there's a generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we're here to support you.

Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy-it's a daily practice.