Strategic Finance Business Partner (12 Months FTC)

Because our tomorrow is in your hands. Finance, our way.

Finance at Primark

Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce and define what it means to work at Primark.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. 

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.  

What You’ll Do as a Strategic Finance Business Partner

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

• Act as the lead strategic finance partner, delivering insight and value across the multiyear cost programme.
• Build collaborative, trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive financial outcomes.
• Provide clear, data‑backed analysis to highlight issues, opportunities, and strategic solutions.
• Shape business and financial strategy by bringing fresh ideas, commercial insight, and forward‑looking thinking.
• Lead investment appraisals and guide decision‑making with a balance of financial analysis and strategic perspective.
• Operate proactively and independently, managing multiple priorities while promoting a positive, resilient culture.

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

• Brings 7+ years’ experience in a strategic, financial, or commercial role within top‑tier consulting or an internal strategy/transformation team.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial modelling, with the ability to build and interpret business cases.
• Has played a key role in delivering a multiyear cost‑out programme or large-scale transformation, ideally in retail or FMCG.
• Action‑oriented, capable of identifying opportunities, driving change, and delivering cross‑functional improvements.
• Comfortable working in an unstructured, fast‑paced, consultative environment focused on value creation.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, proactive mindset, and ability to turn ideas into real, measurable outcomes.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.