Finance Business Partner

Lithia UK (Hybrid - 2 days per week to be worked at our Head Office)

Finance Business Partner

Competitive salary with bonus, pension, car benefit (allowance / company car to be discussed) critical illness, life assurance, family PMI, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

We're looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded Finance Business Partner to join our central finance team at Lithia UK where you'll be at the heart of decision-making, providing the insight and challenge that drives profitable growth and business improvement across the group.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the business. From translating complex financial data into meaningful insight to partnering with senior stakeholders across finance and operations, you'll help ensure every key decision is grounded in robust analysis and forward-thinking.

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll be responsible for but not limited to:

• Acting as a true business partner, influencing senior stakeholders, and promoting a performance-driven culture through financial understanding
• Translating complex data into clear, compelling insight to support decisions, challenge assumptions, and spark debate
• Interpreting monthly financials, KPIs, and trends to highlight opportunities, mitigate risks, and inform action
• Supporting the development of business plans and forecasts, enabling strategic decision-making insights by analysing financial performance, spotting market trends and being able to bring this data to life and tell a story to influence and impact decisions
• Identifying and driving initiatives that improve financial outcomes and operational efficiency
• Championing change and continuous improvement across commercial and financial processes

Requirements to be successful in the role of Finance Business Partner:

• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 2–3 years+ post-qualification experience or QBE with relevant exposure

• Proven business partnering skills & comfortable challenging senior leaders and influencing decisions
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to spot what truly drives performance
• Confidence in turning numbers into a narrative through excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Solid grounding in management accounts and financial reporting, with a keen focus on action and outcomes

Why Lithia UK?

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.