Finance Business Partner - IT, Optical Development Services
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 51% sure that is the right code. Boots UK is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 51% match
- Likely 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers) · 34% match
- Likely 3534 (Financial accounts managers) · 5% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Shift pattern: On-site
Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi - [email protected]
What You'll Be Doing
As a Finance Business Partner for IT, Optical Development, and Professional Services at Boots Opticians, you will play a crucial role in shaping and influencing decision making, ensuring all business decisions are commercially focused by applying insight and appropriate challenge and influence. You will foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders and the wider finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the business to achieve its financial commitments and long-term goals
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and the finance team.
- Hold business partners accountable for delivering financial commitments and budgets.
- Provide financial modelling support and governance for investment proposals.
- Collaborate with FP&A and Financial Control teams for rigorous financial planning and reporting.
- Manage the cost base effectively to support informed decision-making.
- Explain key finance concepts to non-finance colleagues, enhancing their financial acumen.
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Commercial acumen to identify practical solutions and drive performance.
- High energy and resilience to manage competing priorities.
- Experience with SAP would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in a business partnering role.
- Familiarity with financial modelling and reporting processes.
At Boots, your role as a Finance Business Partner opens up numerous pathways for career growth. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and develop your skills in a supportive environment. As you excel in this role, you may progress to senior finance positions or take on broader responsibilities within the business partnering team, contributing to the overall success of Boots.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Bit About Us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Boots UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Boots UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.