Finance Business Partner

Seasalt is a modern Cornish company with an ambitious vision. We are already established as a successful multi-channel UK retailer, with an international online presence, over 65 shops, and various partnerships and wholesale stockists. We're always challenging ourselves to think creatively and innovate and our next phase of growth will focus increasingly on opening up international markets, as well as domestic expansion.

This is a really exciting role which is instrumental to our growth! As a Finance Business Partner, you'll business partner our sales channel teams to assist with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, opportunity analysis and project appraisal. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a great influencer to confidently represent our business, as we continue to grow and evolve.

Please note this role is based remotely within the South West of the UK, with occasional travel to our Cornwall head offices.

You’ll help us by;

• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting pack by providing analysis and commentary for key areas of the business that is easily understood and can be used to drive actionable insights


• Business partnering relevant teams to help support their projects and financial decision-making


• Ensuring budget holders are provided with key financial information to assist in financial-decision making, including budget reports, project appraisal, ROI analysis and ad-hoc reporting


• Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed


• Building partnerships and strong relationships with senior managers and their teams


• Supporting the Head of FP&A, Director of Finance and CFO with key pieces of analysis when requested


• Identifying ways to develop and improve the business partnering process, identifying key investments in process and technology to improve service provided to the business


• Continuously challenging current processes, recommending improvements to all aspects of reporting and analysis.

The skills you’ll be sharing with the team;

With previous experience of business partnering in a multichannel retail environment, you’ll be able to translate operational requirements into finance team tasks and problem solve where required.

You’ll be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified (or equivalent), with experience of digital marketplaces and department stores. You’ll also be familiar with business models such as consignment stock/sale-or-return, dropship or concessions.

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.

From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience (Band 3)


• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Flexible benefits allowance


• Long service enhanced holiday allowance


• Generous 50% staff discount on all full priced items


• Employer Contributory Pension


• Retail trust partnership


• Life assurance programme


• Learning and Development opportunities


• Remote medical support partnership


• Paid volunteering opportunities


• Seasalt Connected - ability to work flexibly between remotely and the office

At Seasalt we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture. As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If there’s anything else you’d like to tell us which would help your application, please contact our Resourcing team at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk