Finance Business Partner Job Description Finance Business Partner – Technology Location: Head Office, Leicestershire Salary: Competitive plus bonus & bonus A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join our Commercial Finance Team, supporting the rapidly evolving Technology function at Next. As our technology teams undergo significant expansion and transformation, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a department responsible for IT infrastructure, development, and security—supporting everything from Next’s UK and international websites to Total Platform clients such as Victoria’s Secret, GAP, and Reiss. With a blend of financial planning, analysis, and business partnering, this role is an ideal stepping stone for those looking to progress towards a Finance Manager position and beyond.What You’ll Be Doing: Business Partnering: • Work closely with senior management to provide decision support and cost analysis. • Own key cost areas and build strong relationships with business partners. • Deliver insightful financial analysis to help drive cost efficiencies. • Support operational business cases with data-driven insights. Month-End Responsibilities: • Account for technology team costs, ensuring accuracy in reporting. • Complete and reconcile balance sheets. • Provide analysis to explain performance and identify areas for improvement. Budgeting & Forecasting: • Lead forecasting and budgeting for technology teams. • Analyse recruitment, deliverables, and contracts to ensure cost alignment. • Provide financial support and challenge operational leaders to drive smart decision-making. Process & Reporting Development: • Improve financial processes using advanced Excel skills. • Develop and maintain robust financial reporting tools. • Ensure key stakeholders have the financial data they need to make informed decisions. What We’re Looking For: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong analytical skills and ability to handle large data sets. Advanced Excel skills – confident with data manipulation, formulas, and financial modelling. Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.Why Join Us? At Next, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation and efficiency drive everything we do. This role offers great exposure to senior management, exciting career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing technology function. LI-DC1 About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we’ve gone global About some of our Benefits • 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT) • Company performance based bonus • Sharesave scheme • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty • Early VIP access to sale stock • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services • Free on-site parking • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careersnext.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.