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City Plumbing

Location:
United Kingdom, Basildon

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Finance

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Job Description:

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join our fast-paced Underfloor Heating Store, backed by a leading Private Equity (PE) firm. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to take their first step into management while gaining crucial exposure to the high-growth, performance-driven world of PE.

Job Responsibility:

Profitability Improvement: Lead the analysis of gross and net profit margins, identifying specific cost-saving opportunities and revenue optimisation strategies across all departments
Strategic Growth Analysis: Partner with the leadership team to evaluate commercial opportunities, including pricing strategies, new product/market launches, and operational efficiency projects
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Own the detailed monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with PE-driven value creation goals
Manage and Mentor: Provide day-to-step guidance, coaching, and performance management for a small team of 2 Finance Analysts while acting as a role model, fostering a culture of high performance
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to reporting, planning, and analytical processes to increase efficiency and data reliability

Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role, ideally within a high-growth or dynamic business environment
A proven track record of using financial data to influence operational decisions and drive measurable business outcomes
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills are essential
Strong demonstrable experience in business partnering
Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures
Strong experience in Excel is a must with evidence of large data slabs and manipulation (Google Sheets will also be considered)
Well organised, with the ability to work under your own initiative managing multiple projects at once

Nice to have:

Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification would be beneficial but we would also consider part-qualified applicants
SQL knowledge (or the ability to learn SQL) is also beneficial
Financial experience of working within Retail or Manufacturing industries is beneficial

What we offer:

Bonus
Discounts, savings, and cash back at numerous retailers
Life assurance
Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave, and more
Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
Financial education and loans
Flexible working options
A business striving to create an environment of inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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