Finance Business Partner - Customer Proposition

Commercial Finance Business Partner – Customer Proposition (12 month fixed term contract/secondment)Up to £70,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)Hybrid – in this role, youll split your time between home and the Manchester office, typically once a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

 

Are you a data-driven finance professional with a passion for commercial strategy? 

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping our business. This isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about leveraging data to drive major investment decisions on pricing, propositions, and product ranging.

With two analysts reporting into you, you'll lead high-impact projects, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping our commercial strategy in a way that goes beyond traditional analysis. If you're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced role where you can own strategic decision-making and make a real impact, this is the role for you.

 

 

What youll do

Lead strategic investment decisions by using data-driven insights to shape pricing and proposition strategies, ensuring commercial success. Define and optimise product ranging by assessing market trends, customer demand, and financial performance to maximise profitability. Influence key commercial decisions by partnering with senior stakeholders, providing strategic recommendations beyond traditional financial analysis. Manage and develop two analysts, guiding them to deliver impactful insights and supporting their professional growth. Drive high-impact projects that shape the companys commercial strategy, ensuring agility in response to market opportunities and challenges.

 

This role would suit people who have

A strong commercial finance background with experience in data-driven and strategic decision-making environments. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive high-impact commercial decisions. Expertise in pricing, propositions, and product ranging, using data-led investment strategies. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data manipulation and translating insights into action.

 

Why Co-op?

As a Co-op colleague, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). Youll also get:

Private healthcare 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 Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) Coaching and training to support your career development Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Grocery Aid – 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

 

 

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, were proud to do things a different way. As one of the worlds largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, weve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Were actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether youd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, well ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.