Finance Business Partner - Online

Tesco Plc; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Finance Business Partner – Online to provide exceptional financial support for the Online Fulfilment Directors. The ideal candidate will drive performance, assist in planning, and champion financial improvements in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proven success in influencing stakeholders. This position offers an annual bonus, generous holiday allowances, and flexible working arrangements, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance to deliver operational and financial targets.
• Co-pilot the Fulfilment Directors on financial and operational planning.
• Champion a cost-conscious culture and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proven experience in large organizations

Strong communication skills

Root cause analysis

Financial modelling and analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

As a Finance Business Partner – Online, you will lead financial support for the Online Fulfilment Directors, acting as a trusted partner to drive operational performance and delivery. Your focus will be on making every £ count by ensuring Online operates within the optimum financial scope, improving profitability, and enhancing the accuracy of financial reporting. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic decisions and enabling sustainable growth in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

About the role

As a Finance Business Partner – Online, you will lead financial support for the Online Fulfilment Directors, acting as a trusted partner to drive operational performance and delivery. Your focus will be on making every £ count by ensuring Online operates within the optimum financial scope, improving profitability, and enhancing the accuracy of financial reporting. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic decisions and enabling sustainable growth in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance to deliver operational and financial targets
  • Lead and coach financial performance improvement and analysis across the Core GHS business.
  • Build capability within operational teams to effectively manage financial challenges, KPIs, and cost drivers.
  • Communicate strategic and operational plans clearly to ensure alignment and focus across teams.
  • Understand localised complexities and cost impacts, providing strong commercial rationale to mitigate risks and deliver efficient outcomes.
• Co‑pilot the Fulfilment Directors to ensure robust operational and financial planning
  • Partner closely with Fulfilment Directors on all aspects of financial and operational planning.
  • Review change projects and strategic investments to ensure robust assumptions, commercial rigour, and financial sustainability.
  • Act as a recognised business expert on budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
  • Apply strong commercial acumen to analysis performed by FP&A teams to drive actionable insights and informed decision‑making.
  • Constructively challenge performance and recommend changes underpinned by sound financial expertise and business understanding.
• Future‑proofing the business and looking forward
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices across both Finance and the wider business.
  • Actively participate in the wider Finance Business Partnering community to enhance collaboration and consistency.
  • Operate within internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
  • Champion a cost‑conscious culture and promote continuous improvement across functions.
  • Support organisational efficiency initiatives within the Tesco business.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of store and fulfilment operations through regular engagement and visits to the large store estate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, interpret data, and provide actionable insights.
• Proven experience in driving strategic priorities within large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders, providing credible financial and commercial challenge.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving, using insight to drive performance improvements.
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and capability.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills – able to clearly articulate both the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ behind performance and recommendations.
• Proven ability to prioritise, plan, and organise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Highly developed financial modelling, analysis, and interpretation skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About Us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award‑winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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