Commercial Finance Business Partner

Westfalia Fruit Group; Ascot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational fresh produce provider in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Finance Business Partner. This role involves managing customer financial models, conducting profitability analyses, and developing budgets while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commercial finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. The position offers various benefits, including 23 days of holiday and a modern work environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

State-of-the-art office amenities

Company pension scheme with life insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cost Accountant or similar role.
• Strong commercial awareness and finance qualifications.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and validate customer financial models.
• Conduct margin analysis and develop budgets.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze financial data.

Skills

Cost accounting

Commercial finance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Come and join the leading

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our team in, Kings Hill, UK.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Finance Professional to join our team as a Commercial Finance Business Partner. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving financial performance and supporting key business decisions across the commercial function.

You will be responsible for managing and validating customer financial models, conducting margin and profitability analyses, and developing and monitoring budgets. Your insights will help shape commercial strategies, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the company's overall financial health.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with commercial teams, providing actionable insights, and contributing to the growth and success of a dynamic business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate customer models to support pricing and profitability analysis.
• Data governance and quality assurance.
• Conduct comprehensive margin analysis to identify trends and variances.
• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Close collaboration with procurement, commercial, and operations teams to gather and analyse financial data.
• Provide variance analysis and offer recommendations to management on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies and ensure accurate costing methods are applied for different types of products or services.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for management.
• Focus on financial performance across the business, ensuring accurate cost allocation and profitability analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cost Accountant, Commercial Finance, or similar business partner role, with strong commercial awareness.
• Finance qualified, such as CIMA, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across different teams and levels of the business.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desirable

• Experience in the fresh produce industry.
• Experience in commercial focussed accounting and financial analysis is a plus.
• Intermediate power query skills desirable.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State-of-the-art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and avocado ice cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Sausage Roll Thursday and pizza lunch days.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.