Finance Business Partner, UK Own Stores page is loaded## Finance Business Partner, UK Own Storesremote type: Not Remotelocations: Darwen, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 8, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7475## **Be the finance voice shaping our store network**Crown Paints is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new Vice President and a clear vision for the future of our Crown Decorating Centres, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner to support and shape the growth of our UK retail network.## **Work alongside the leaders inspiring change**This is a highly visible role based at our Darwen office, working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). You’ll partner closely with the retail leadership team including the VP of Crown Paints, the National Operations Manager and Regional Operations Managers. Your insight and expertise will influence decisions that improve performance, deliver results and build opportunities for growth.## **Transform data into meaningful decisions**In this role you will:* Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, providing insights that guide strategy and strengthen customer focus* Provide proactive support and analysis to the leadership teams* Improve forecasting, reporting and profitability by working collaboratively across the business* Review and monitor new store performance against business cases, identifying risks and opportunities* Lead financial input for new store openings, acquisitions and proposals for future growth* Monitor key variances in performance and present clear, data-driven conclusions and recommendations* Support commercial contracts and tenders with strong financial expertise## **Bring your expertise to the table*** Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified commercial finance experience* Background in retail or trade, with strong commercial awareness* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight* A collaborative communicator who builds trust, challenges with confidence and aligns teams behind shared goals## **Shape more than just the numbers**This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to be part of a business in transformation, to influence how our store network develops, and to work directly with senior leaders at a pivotal moment for Crown Paints. You will join a collaborative and supportive culture, where your ideas are valued and your contribution has real impact.If you are driven by challenges and captivated by the chance to define the path of our retail business, we welcome your interest. Please submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system by clicking ‘Apply for position’.Application due2025-11-08Seniority LevelAssociateJob FunctionsAccounting / Auditing, FinanceIndustryChemicals*Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. *[](blob:https://hempel.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/26a1a33d-b3ef-4e12-9992-4356d6260214)0:00 / 1:28Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of **Crown Paints**, **Wattyl and the Neogard brand**. #J-18808-Ljbffr