Job Title:
Finance Business Partner - Marketing

About the Role:

The role will suit a Finance Business Partner ideally with previous experience of working with Marketing teams (but other cost centers will also be considered). This is a key position that will act as a strategic partner to the Marketing Department, providing financial insights and support to drive business performance, enhance decision-making, and maximise marketing investments. You will work closely with the marketing leadership team to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business strategy.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Provide regular financial reporting, analysis, and forecasts for marketing spend, ensuring alignment with budgets and financial goals.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the marketing department, ensuring cost controls are in place and that spending aligns with strategic priorities.
• Business Partnering: Act as the financial point of contact for marketing teams, advising on cost-effective marketing strategies and investments, and providing financial insights to drive ROI.
• Cost Management & Optimisation: Work with marketing teams to identify areas of cost improvement, ensuring efficient allocation of marketing resources.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key financial metrics, analyse variances, and provide actionable insights to improve marketing effectiveness and profitability.
• Project Support: Provide financial guidance on new marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring financial feasibility and ROI analysis.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior stakeholders across marketing, finance, and other departments to deliver financial solutions that support the overall business strategy.

You will be a qualified accountant with previous experience in a commercial finance analyst or finance business partner role. A strong understanding of marketing strategies, metrics and financial drivers within a retail or wider consumer environment would be ideal. Strong communication skills with the with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally is essential.

If interested please apply asap.