Commercial Business Partner

Finning; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment provider in Cannock is hiring a Commercial Business Partner to provide financial insight and strategic decision-making support. The role includes collaborating with leadership, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should be newly qualified accountants with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a hybrid work model, combining in-office and remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Up to 7% pension

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial performance drivers.
• High standard of interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised and capable of managing large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with General Managers to understand business performance.
• Lead monthly performance reviews and prepare detailed reporting.
• Support budget and forecast processes.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Description

The Commercial Business Partner position is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive performance, identify opportunities, and influence commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Commercial Business Partner, you will be a trusted partner to the business, providing financial insight and commercial guidance that supports strategic decision‑making. Your responsibilities will include :

• Business Partnering : Collaborate with General Managers and Commercial Business Partners to understand business performance across multiple channels and segments.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting : Lead monthly performance reviews, prepare detailed reporting packs, and present insights at segment and commercial team meetings.
• Strategic Planning : Support budget and forecast processes, develop financial solutions to improve profitability, and contribute to long‑term planning.
• Risk Management : Identify and manage key risks across projects and segments, ensuring visibility of dependencies and mitigation strategies.
• Commercial Support : Provide high‑quality financial advice based on a deep understanding of the market, customer segments, and divisional growth drivers.
• Operational Efficiency : Help maximise asset utilisation, manage inventory and debt, and reduce cost per transaction.
• Sales & SG&A Analysis : Deliver detailed sales analysis by customer, segment, and product, and support SG&A reviews to identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Act as a key point of contact for internal customers and support resolution of disputes and issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills. You will need :

• Qualifications : Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience.
• Commercial Acumen : Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, market dynamics, and strategic levers.
• Stakeholder Skills : High standard of interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the business.
• Analytical Mindset : Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights to finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Organisation & Delivery : Well‑organised, deadline‑driven, and capable of managing large volumes of data with precision.
• Proactive Attitude : Enthusiastic, solutions‑focused, and ready to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, private medical insurance, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from :

• Hybrid working, 4 days in the office, 1 day work remotely
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Free parking

Why Join Us?

At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and / or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations / adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment / accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces‑friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.