Finance Business Partner

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Finance Business Partner – Northampton – City Plumbing (Highbourne Group)

Looking to build a career with a leading trade merchant that puts its people first?

At Highbourne Group, we supply trade professionals and retail customers with everything from boilers and tubing to full bathroom suites and towel rails. We’re proud of our quality reputation and ambitious plans for the future – and we know our success starts with our team. That’s why we create a culture where you’re backed from day one, given the tools to thrive, and supported to build a long‑term, rewarding career.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a complete perks package designed to support your work life, personal life, and future growth:

• Rewarding Your Effort: Competitive base pay, scheme‑based bonuses, retail discounts, cashback savings, and personal financial support options.
• Prioritising Wellbeing: Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, and a team culture where we genuinely look out for one another.
• Supporting Your Lifestyle: Extended family leave policies (including maternity and paternity), additional holiday options, and flexible working arrangements.
• Growing Your Career: Full structured onboarding, ongoing training, and an inclusive workplace culture that values individuality and gives you space to progress.

What You’ll Be Doing as Finance Business Partner in Crick, Northampton:

• Deliver strategic financial partnership to key business areas, acting as the primary liaison for management and trading meetings.
• Provide actionable, commercially focused reporting that empowers business partners to make data‑driven decisions.
• Articulate and interpret key financial performance metrics and trends, proactively highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Appraise investment proposals and conduct post‑implementation reviews to support our investment strategy.
• Complete annual planning cycles in collaboration with finance teams, including budgets, reforecasts, and the 5‑year plan.

Working Hours:

Full‑time, permanent 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills with proven experience in manipulating large data slabs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data for both Finance and Non‑Finance teams.
• Solid commercial awareness, including sales and margin experience, vendor management, and business processes.
• Preferred: Knowledge of SQL, process automation, and visualisation tools like Data Studio/Looker Studio.
• Preferred: Experience with profitability analysis, working capital management, and multi‑site/supply chain knowledge.

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