Finance Business Partner
About the role...
Based in Walsall with opportunities for hybrid working
In this role you’ll support financial performance and strategy across our core functions including Supply Chain, Distribution, Trading, Retail, and Transformation being a critical partner to our leaders. This isn’t just about reporting; it’s about providing insight that influences decision-making, challenges assumptions, and identifies both risks and opportunities.
In our fast-moving retail environment, you’ll play a key role in shaping strategy, supporting performance improvement, and driving commercial outcomes. From improving reporting processes and assessing the effectiveness of business metrics, to translating complex data into actionable insight, you’ll help us make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions that protect and grow our business.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs.
Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
As our Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships with our leaders.
- Provide financial insight to optimise performance, manage risks, and support strategic objectives.
- Challenge assumptions and ensure financial rigour in key decisions.
- Drive improvements in reporting and forecasting, shifting focus from data gathering to actionable insight.
- Partner with teams to assess and refine performance metrics.
- Translate complex financial data into clear insight for non-financial stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge…
We’re looking for someone with:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and strong post-qualification experience.
- Proven success in Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance, ideally in retail or FMCG.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data into strategic insight.
- Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.
- Agility to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment with shifting priorities.
- Commercial curiosity and a passion for making a measurable impact on business performance.
- Contribute to transformation initiatives and change programmes from a finance perspective.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and 15,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!