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About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will help drive decision-making across key operational, real estate, and corporate departments by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for management teams. Your focus is on driving performance through strong stakeholder relationships and the end-to-end management of departmental planning cycles. You will proactively optimize reporting tools and provide precise tactical recommendations to empower stakeholders to make data-backed decisions with confidence and help lead the team’s shift toward modern, collaborative Google Workspace workflows.

Responsibilities

Act as a key partner for departmental leads, building strong relationships and providing data-backed insight to influence operational decisions.
Deliver insights and tactical recommendations to support business performance and operational efficiency.
Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools for departmental management.
Take a leading role in the financial planning process, guiding stakeholders in forecasting financial and operational KPIs.
Work closely with the Business Intelligence (BI) team to leverage data and develop models that optimize business operations.
Support the team’s transition to Google Workspace by adopting new collaborative workflows and modernizing existing Excel-based processes.
Ownership of the month-end process for your area, including budget reviews, accounting corrections, and performance commentary.

Requirements

Self-motivated and proactive individual with solid experience in an FP&A or Commercial Business Partnering role.
Highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets.
Ideally experienced in Data Visualisation/Modelling (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microstrategy etc.) and Google Workspace (Gemini, Apps Script, BigQuery).
Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions at a management level.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver accurate results.
Ability to work on projects and solve problems independently.
A bigger picture mentality.
An innovator, who enjoys new challenges.
German language skills are ideal but not essential.

Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
Data Visualisation
Data Modelling
SQL
Power BI
Tableau
Microstrategy
Google Workspace
Gemini
Apps Script
BigQuery

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

20-month fixed term contract
Hybrid working model
Full-time

Experience Level

Consultant

Salary/Compensations

£52,800 up to £70,400 per annum

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Pension scheme
Sabbatical
Enhanced family leave

About the Company

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Equal Opportunity

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.