Full job descriptionFinance Business Partner - Value CreationManchester

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Job ID 1069941 Job category Finance and Audit Hours per week 37.5 Closing dateSalary £60,000 to £70,000 plus great benefits
Finance Business Partner - Value Creation

£60,000 to £70,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

Manchester city centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office one or two days per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at
We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for you to help shape strategic decisions and deliver big projects across our retail business. You’ll work closely with our financial planning and reporting colleagues and look for opportunities where we can provide even more value to our propositions team, helping them to deliver against financial targets.
What you’ll do
*Lead and support high-impact projects across the propositions team
*Build strong relationships across the business, and help to shape new ideas
*Provide strategic financial insight and challenge thinking to make sure everyone’s priorities are aligned and clear
*Use financial data to support decision-making
*Collaborate with our finance analysts, managers, and senior leaders to continuously improve the service we provide
What you’ll bring
We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:
*Experience in an FMCG environment
*A recognised finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
*Good relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels of seniority
*Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into action
*A passion for exploring opportunities to innovate and improve service
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
*An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
*28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
*A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
*Private healthcare
*Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
*30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
*Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
*Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
*24/7 colleague support service
*Training and support for your development and career progression
*Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.