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Holland & Barrett is transforming fast - and we're just getting started. As one of Europe's leading health and wellness retailers, we've delivered double-digit growth for two consecutive years, with FY24 revenues reaching £884.5 million and international sales surging by 48%. Backed by a bold three-year strategy, we're investing heavily in our people, our platforms, and our products - laying the financial and operational foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.
Our transformation is data-led and finance-powered. We've invested £70 million in stores, technology, and product innovation, and we're modernising our finance operations to support this scale of change. From cost-to-sales ratio improvements (down from 38.6% to 31.4%) to net assets tripling year-on-year, our finance team is at the heart of strategic decision-making. We're also implementing new accounting policies to enhance cost visibility and control, enabling sharper insights and better forecasting.
The Role:
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity where you'll step into a pivotal role as our Finance Business Partner for Retail. You'll be the strategic finance lead for our UK & Ireland store estate - over 800 locations and growing. Working closely with our Retail Directors and Store Operations teams, you'll ensure every decision is grounded in robust financial insight, helping us drive profitable growth and operational excellence across the estate.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of our retail transformation. You'll lead the financial planning and performance tracking for store revenue and operating costs, while also shaping smarter, data-led decisions around stock loss, repairs and maintenance, and store-level investments.
You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping them navigate complexity, challenge assumptions, and unlock value - all while ensuring our stores are set up for long-term success.What you'll be doing?
- Lead forecasting and reporting for retail revenue across 800+ stores.
- Partner with Stores and retail ops teams to shape and validate store-level profitability.
- Deliver timely, insightful financial reporting (weekly, monthly, ad hoc) and translate data into actionable insight.
- Champion financial discipline across store operating costs and capital investment, identifying risks, savings, and efficiencies.
- Lead FP&A activity for the retail function, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, including presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Support automation and AI-led transformation initiatives in finance, collaborating with analysts and transformation teams to enhance reporting capability.
- Influence strategic decisions by engaging senior non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial implications with clarity and precision.
Location:This role is based in Nuneaton, and may be occasionally required to travel to other locations of H&B. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days presence in the office
The Person:
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Strong understanding of revenue forecasting and financial planning in a retail environment.
- Commercial awareness of retail performance drivers.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- High analytical capability, including scenario planning and data interpretation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing senior relationships.
- Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering or FP&A within a complex or multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to drive commercial value and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
Desirable
- Knowledge of store-level profitability and KPIs.
- Experience in retail or FMCG sectors.
- Familiarity with planning/reporting tools (e.g. Anaplan, Power BI).
- Awareness of automation and AI tools in finance functions.
- Experience in cost and revenue-focused environments.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Private Virtual GP
- FREE at-home blood test kit
- Holiday Purchase option
- Pension Contribution
- Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
Discounts & Savings
- 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery
- Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners
- £/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store
Learning & Development
- Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library
- AND MORE!
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