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About the Role

This 12-month fixed-term contract role serves as the senior finance partner and trusted advisor for OPEX functional leadership. You will be accountable for the portfolio's financial performance, planning, insight, and control environment, shaping strategy and investment choices, converting data into action, leading cross-functional improvements, and building team capability.

Responsibilities

Own the finance relationship with functional leadership, setting the financial agenda and serving as the primary advisor on performance, investment, and resource allocation.
Shape and challenge senior decisions through independent judgment, clear recommendations, and an enterprise-wide view of value and risk.
Lead cross-functional priorities and line manage the assigned team, setting direction, allocating work, and building capability, accountability, and succession.
Build an authoritative view of portfolio economics, value drivers, and end-to-end implications for the P&L, cash, and strategic priorities.
Frame complex issues into choices, quantified trade-offs, and recommendations that influence functional strategy and execution.
Lead financial evaluation of investments and business cases, challenge assumptions, and define measures to evidence value delivery.
Own the portfolio performance narrative, integrating financial and operational drivers to explain results and outlook.
Anticipate material risks and opportunities, diagnose root causes, and secure accountable interventions with functional leaders.
Lead senior performance reviews, establish required management information for decisions, and hold owners accountable for delivery of actions and benefits.
Lead the portfolio’s budget, forecast, and long-range plan, translating strategy into driver-based financial commitments.
Own scenario and sensitivity analysis, recommend responses, and guide leadership through uncertainty and competing priorities.
Set the objective forecast position, challenge optimism and bias, and drive timely action to close performance gaps within the integrated planning cycle.
Set the standard for portfolio reporting and performance reviews, ensuring a forward-looking, decision-led view and one version of the truth.
Design and oversee proportionate controls, governance, and data standards, resolving weaknesses without constraining business pace.
Lead simplification and automation of planning, reporting, and analysis while ensuring full compliance with Group and local requirements.
Deploy advanced analytics, visualization, and scenario tools to improve decision quality, pace, and foresight.
Lead responsible adoption of AI across the portfolio, identifying high-value use cases, validating outputs, and embedding effective controls.
Sponsor practical process improvements, pilot new solutions, and scale proven practices across Finance and the business.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering experience.
Proven accountability for a complex business or P&L area, including planning, performance, controls, and senior decision support.
Outstanding analytical and commercial judgment; able to synthesize ambiguity into clear choices, recommendations, and action.
Credible senior influencer who challenges constructively, builds alignment, and operates as a trusted advisor.
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives and direct reports, including setting direction, coaching performance, and developing talent.
Enterprise-minded and resilient, with a strong record of ownership, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Advanced digital confidence and practical AI capability, with the judgment and appetite to lead responsible adoption.

Skills

FP&A
Commercial Finance
Business Partnering
Financial Planning
Forecasting
Performance Analysis
Financial Control
Cross-functional Leadership
Data Analysis
AI Adoption
Process Improvement
Digital Tools

Location

Richmond Upon Thames (Head Office)

Work Type

Hybrid Working (60% in-office, 40% WFH)
12-month Fixed-Term Contract

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

£55,000 - £65,000 pro-rated

Benefits

Bonus
Pension
Life Cover
Chocolate Allowance
Chocolate Give-aways
Chocolate Discount
£100 Personal Development Allowance
Birthday Day Off

About the Company

Lindt is a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845, operating in over 86 countries.
The company's global purpose is to 'Enchant the World with Chocolate'.
Lindt UK has around 700 team members across Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions.
Lindt UK is a Top 20 Great Place to Work.
The company values its people, unique values-led culture, and iconic brands like LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.
Lindt is one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, controlling every step of production.

Equal Opportunity

Lindt aims for an environment where everyone feels safe, empowered, represented, celebrated, and included.
The company has a 'dress for your day' policy and a proactive DE&I strategy.
Lindt UK values guide all actions: Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly, and Making An Impact.