Commercial Finance Business Partner - MAT Cover

Role: Commercial Finance Business Partner

Reporting to: Commercial Finance Director

Location: Unit 6 Butterfield Business Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8EU (Hybrid working)

About Lintbells

At Lintbells, we’re pet lovers first and foremost.

Everything we do comes from that core passion for pets, like our mission says: we want to help as many pets as possible around the world live their most active life, for life.

We’re proud to be the home of YuMOVE, the UK’s no.1 veterinary joint supplement, and are already helping over two million dogs a year. We’re science and heart combined – using our love for animals and brilliant science to make a difference.

Lintbells is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

We’re big fans of ambition, courage and quick-thinking. We work Whippet-fast and are always looking for people who like a challenge, think creatively, and want to make a positive impact on pets’ lives. Last, but by no means least, we’ve got Golden Retriever energy – we’re fun, friendly and super excited to meet you!

Our team embraces these six Principles

Dare to be bold – We are bold, we make brave decisions, and we lead the pack. Leading from the front drives valuable change.

Sharp thinking – We challenge ourselves to be critical thinkers. We’re obsessively curious. We’re open minded. We choose data over beliefs.

Deliver with pride – We’re proud of what we do. We take full ownership of the part we play in the business, and we’re obsessed with delivering the best results for pets, customers, partners, the business, the environment, and ourselves.

Keep moving - We embrace change. We’re comfortable with pacy decision making. We’re agile enough to take action and get things moving. We learn from and share our mistakes.

Invest time and trust – We know the importance of developing productive and rewarding working relationships. We tackle the hard stuff. We value differences.

It’s personal – We understand first-hand the bond between an owner and pet, and it’s our duty to make sure those moments happen for longer. That’s why we only develop products that make a real difference.

The Role

The role is a combination of FP&A and Commercial Finance. You will provide commercial analysis and insight to facilitate effective business decisions, building strong relationships across the wider business, acting as a key interface between finance and the commercial and operational teams and developing the analytical processes within the business.

Impact Deliverables

• Business partner with the commercial & marketing teams to create insight on trading with the preparation of the weekly trading report and attendance at trading meetings, carrying out discounts/rebates review and driving understanding and control of one of the biggest areas of spend by tracking marketing activity/spend and return on investment;

• Provision of analysis on cost base (Cost of Sales & Overheads) including variance analysis vs budget to aid cost control as well as further analysis in order to challenge margins and support supply chain strategic decisions through business partnering with the operational team;

• Support the quarterly reforecast / 3-year plan / budget;

• Finance support on NPI projects, including P&L analysis for gate meetings and post-launch review;

• Continuous improvement of processes to drive efficient and effective financial analysis for commercial and finance teams;

• Provide training and support to stakeholders to enhance their financial acumen and understanding; and

• Support the FD on scenario analysis for initiatives across the business as well as undertaking additional ad hoc duties / projects as and when required, to provide financial value-added insight.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 5+ years experience working in a consumer-focused business;

• Accountancy qualification, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - ideally 2 years PQE (part qualified will be considered on experience basis);

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data;

• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively, providing pragmatic solutions;

• Excellent Excel skills and experience using BI and other visualization tools;

• Outstanding communication skills and ability to write and present clear and concise reports; and

• To have an agile, proactive and approachable working style.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Private Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working (2 days in office and 3 days working from home)

Social benefits