UK & Europe | 12 Month FTC
West London | Hybrid | High-Growth Consumer Brand
£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Many other perks
We are partnering with a leading global consumer brand operating through a highly successful franchise and licensing model across the UK & parts of Europe. This is a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where local entrepreneurial ownership meets global scale and where finance plays a critical role in shaping performance.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to act as the finance lead for the UK licensing business, partnering closely with senior Licensee and Franchise leaders to drive insight, performance, and decision-making across a complex multi-partner environment.
You will sit within a high-performing Commercial Finance team and take ownership of financial insight across a diverse portfolio of licensed partners, from large-scale multi-site operators (50+ locations) to independently run family-owned businesses, each with different operating models and commercial dynamics.
This is a highly visible role where you will translate financial performance into clear, actionable business insight that supports joint planning, trading decisions, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary finance partner for the UK licensing business, building trusted relationships with senior franchise / licence stakeholders
Lead end-to-end P&L analysis, performance reviews, and commercial insight generation across multiple licensed partners
Own financial input into joint business planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles
Deliver clear, compelling financial storytelling tailored for senior non-finance audiences
Provide actionable insight on sales performance, margin, investment, and operational drivers
Support decision-making across key commercial areas including marketing, operations, IT, supply chain, and store development
Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting across the licensing portfolio
Identify and drive improvements in reporting tools, processes, and data quality
Support and mentor junior analysts within the wider FP&A teamKey Stakeholder Relationships
UK Licensing & Franchise Leaders
Commercial Finance & Accounting teams
Operations & Store Development teams
Supply Chain stakeholders
EMEA & International Finance teamsAbout You
We are looking for a commercially confident finance professional who thrives in fast-moving, multi-stakeholder environments.
You will bring:
Experience in commercial finance / FP&A / business partnering roles
Exposure to multi-site retail, FMCG, hospitality or franchise / licensing models (highly desirable)
Strong track record of influencing non-finance senior stakeholders
Ability to simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
Experience across budgeting, forecasting, P&L ownership and performance analysis
Strong Excel and financial modelling capability (PowerPoint essential for storytelling)
Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SAP, Tableau, Anaplan or similar is advantageous
A proactive, resilient mindset with strong attention to detail and curiosity for the businessYou will ideally be part-qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), although strong QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
Why This Role?
This is more than a traditional finance role. It is a true commercial partnering position within a decentralised, franchise-led operating model where finance directly influences performance across a portfolio of entrepreneurial partners.
You will gain exposure to senior leadership, international markets, and a broad commercial agenda spanning marketing, operations, and investment strategy all within a high-profile global consumer business.
A rare opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role where no two days are the same.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year