Finance Business Partner - Category

Finance Business Partner – Category £60,000 to £66,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5) Manchester city centre (hybrid working)

Were looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us in Manchester to play a key role in partnering our commercial buying teams. Well look to you to understand & manage our commercial financials, challenging and supporting our commercial teams to unlock value & deliver against targets.

What youll do

Build and manage meaningful relationships with colleagues of all levels of seniority across our commercial buying teams Support our commercial buying teams to deliver against targets by providing financial insight, context to variances, supporting supplier negotiations, minimising risks and maximising opportunities Co-lead our Category Finance team and drive a culture of continuous improvement Line manage one Category Finance Manager & one Category Finance Analyst, supporting them in their development Analyse performance and provide actionable insights and reports to colleagues up to Director-level

What youll bring

Experience in a Business Partner role Experience working in a large-scale and complex commercial environment and managing relationships with multiple partners Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel) Good communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, were owned by our members. And because were owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, youre not just taking a job, youre joining a movement. Were an organisation that puts people and communities first, and were powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so youll 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  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 youll belong

Were building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, well make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. Were also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if youre disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, well guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.