We’re excited to be recruiting an FP&A Business Partner to join our Finance team here in Kings Hill! In this role, you’ll have real influence over how we shape our financial performance and future direction as a business. You’ll work closely with senior leaders as a trusted advisor, providing insightful, forward‑looking analysis that drives confident decision‑making and supports strong performance across the organisation.
A big part of your impact will come from reviewing and strengthening cost and accounting practices across the Cabot Europe Group - helping to create a consistent, efficient way of working and delivering meaningful improvements through smart recommendations and hands‑on implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Act as a strategic financial partner to operational and commercial leaders.
Translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Influence business decisions through robust analysis and scenario modelling.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans.
Maintain a forward‑looking view of performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
Enhance forecasting tools and methodologies as the team’s modelling expert.
Performance & Insight
Deliver high‑quality monthly reporting, including KPIs and variance analysis.
Evaluate cost drivers and business performance.
Conduct deep‑dive analysis to explain trends and shape actions.
Governance & Controls
Ensure planning processes meet relevant financial services standards.
Uphold strong financial governance and audit‑readiness.
Support internal and external audits when required.
Leadership & Collaboration
Champion best practice, automation, and digital improvements.
Strengthen cross‑functional alignment across Finance and wider teams.
Significant experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with exposure to senior stakeholders.
Proven business partnering capability, influencing decisions at director/exec level.
Strong financial modelling skills, including scenario analysis and business case modelling.
Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
Highly proficient in Excel and an integral Subject Matter Expert in financial planning tools especially Adaptive Insights.
Strong commercial acumen combined with analytical rigor.