Commercial Finance Business Partner

Farrer Barnes Limited; Charing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-site organization is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to enhance profitability and strengthen data-driven decision-making. This role involves partnering with sales teams, leading budgeting and forecasting efforts, and delivering financial analysis to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance and strong analytical skills. The position offers excellent opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional benefits including PHI

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, sales finance, or management accounting.
• Proven capability influencing sales and commercial teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales teams to provide financial insight and support revenue growth.
• Lead accurate forecasting cycles focused on sales performance.
• Deliver margin analysis and commercial insights for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare monthly commercial review packs and presentations.
• Maintain strong financial governance and support audit requirements.
• Support commercial contract reviews and wider growth projects.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience

Experience within commercial finance, sales finance or management accounting roles

Strong business partnering capability

Advanced Excel skills

Comfortable working under pressure

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a well-established, multi-site organisation recognised for driving commercial success through efficient operations and high-quality customer delivery. With a strong commitment to innovation, market growth and continuous improvement, they have built a reputation for strategic agility and long-term commercial performance.

The Role

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our client’s expanding division. This role will be central to partnering with sales and commercial teams, enhancing profitability and strengthening data-driven decision‑making. As the organisation accelerates its growth across new markets and customer channels, this position offers excellent opportunities for career progression and increased commercial exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Business Partnering – Work closely with sales and commercial teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, shape pricing decisions and support revenue growth.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead accurate monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting cycles with a clear focus on sales performance, commercial drivers and pipeline visibility.
• Financial Analysis – Deliver margin analysis, customer and product profitability reviews, sales performance reporting, variance analysis and commercial insights to support strategic initiatives.
• Reporting – Prepare monthly commercial review packs, sales commentary, pricing impact summaries, bridge statements and presentations for senior leadership.
• Controls & Compliance – Maintain strong financial governance, support audit requirements and ensure commercial policies, pricing documentation and agreements are adhered to.
• Additional Responsibilities – Support commercial contract reviews, rebate and incentive calculations, pricing evaluations, scenario modelling, and wider growth projects.

Desirable Skills

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience
• Experience within commercial finance, sales finance or management accounting roles
• Strong business partnering capability with proven experience influencing sales and commercial teams
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and commercial modelling ability
• Comfortable working under pressure and supporting a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional benefits including PHI

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.