4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Business Partner. Advocate for Candidate and Employee experienceAt Mr Fothergill's Seed’s we are in the business of bringing gardens to life. Known for our exceptional range of seeds, garden products and horticultural expertise with well-known brands such as Mr Fothergill’s, Johnsons, DT Brown and Darlac our products can be found in garden centres, big retailers and direct to consumers through our websites and catalogues. We have a legacy of quality, a loyal customer base and are committed to inspiring and empowering gardeners of all levels. We are a passionate team with a strong can-do attitude. We show respect to one another and are keen to innovate on our respective areas of expertise. We value agility, understand the journey our business is on and strive to add our unique mark onto that journey. We work hard but don’t forget to have fun. Our company purpose is “Helping Everyone Grow” and we extend that purpose to everything we do. AsFinance Business Partner , you’ll work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic planning. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will bridge the gap between finance and the wider business — helping to drive performance and improve financial visibility across departments. This is a great opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to take the next step in their career with an established and ambitious Horticultural business. The aim of this role is to provide financial and analytical support to the functional teams (Business Partnering), producing weekly routine reports along with ad hoc trial analysis, as well as supporting with the production of budgets and forecasts. You will also manage the month end reporting analysis vs Budget & Forecasts, bringing data led meaningful insights to business section making decision. Core Responsibilities: Business Partner with functional Heads across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Production to deliver high-quality financial support. Support the Head of FP&A with all planning cycles; development and delivery of departmental budgets and reforecasts and related monthly reporting packs including detailed variance analysis. Prepare, analyse, and present monthly management reporting, including commentary on variances, trends and actionable insights. Update the Business planning & analytics platform database with Budget & Forecast for Sales & Margin, Incomes & Costs. Produce weekly reports for the trading and operational teams, covering sales analysis, margin breakdowns and manufacturing KPI’s. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track KPIs, cost drivers and profitability. Provide scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis and decision support on key projects and investment initiatives. Monitor and analyse product and customer margins to inform commercial strategies. Collaborate with the Head of FP&A to continuously improve forecasting models, reporting tools and planning processes. Help identify efficiencies opportunities and support business cases for change initiatives. We are looking for someone whois a part qualified or a qualified by experienced accountant with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, and highly skilled in Excel, with a reputation for being reliable and thorough. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, so flexibility and openness to change are essential in our fast-paced finance environment. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are key to success in this position. You will also demonstrate: 2–4 years’ experience in a financial analysis, and/or business partnering. Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and influence non-finance stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with Power BI or similar BI tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, Retail or DTC environment is desirable. Knowledge of cost accounting, operational KPIs or stock/profitability analysis. Exposure to financial systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP. The world of gardening should be accessible to all and it’s important that our teams reflect the diversity of our customers, ensuring that our products meet everyone’s needs. Therefore, we very much welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We’re ‘rooting’ for you! Seniority levelSeniority level Associate Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Finance Industries Retail and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd by 2x Get notified about new Finance Business Partner jobs inKentford, England, United Kingdom . 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Finance Business Partner