Finance Business Partner

We’re Kingfisher. You might know us as B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, Brico Depot or Koçtaş. We’re made up of over 78,000 passionate people, call over 1,300 stores home and operate in 8 countries. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at kingfisher.recruitment@kingfisher.com

We advocate the benefits of a flexible and hybrid working environment, recognising that this means different things, to different people, in different roles. Want to apply as a job share or propose a way of working that isn’t the traditional 9am – 5.30pm, Monday through to Friday? We’re all ears!

We are looking for a dedicated Business Partner to support the Group Supply Chain & Logistics Directors and their teams, providing financial challenge and support with the aim of driving improved business performance

Responsibilities What you’ll be doing:

• Work collaboratively with the S&L Insights team to produce robust, timely & insightful reporting on banner Inventory and Logistics performance (actual & forecast) and to ensure metrics evolve according to business context.
• Support the Group S&L teams with business cases and analysis relating to tactical and strategic projects, ensuring strong governance. Ensure these projects are appropriately reflected in budgets & forecasts.
• Lead all financial elements of the S&L central costs budget & long term planning process working closely with the S&L People partner.
• Own the financial aspects of Value Task Force programme for Supply & Logistics ensuring alignment with banners and preparation of materials for functional and Group level Steering Groups.
• Establish strong relationships with Banner finance teams and Group FP&A to ensure good understanding of Supply and Logistics financial performance including benchmarking across Banners

Qualifications What experience you’ll bring:

• Naturally, you would be a qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience preferably in commercial roles
• Strong business partnering / commercial finance experience preferably in logistics / supply chain / retail or FMCG environment would be advantageous
• You would need to be able to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels but also independently minded and willing to challenge and influence outcomes
• Having strong communication skills would help you excel in this role
• You would need to be comfortable working in a fluid & agile environment, managing multiple priorities & stakedholders

This is an exciting opportunity to join our global business. In return, we provide an inspirational working environment, a competitive benefits package and opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now!