Commercial Finance Business Partner

Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for commercial finance and a flair for partnering with fast-paced commercial teams? Do you love turning data into insight that drives business performance? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in steering financial insights across the UK, Portugal, and Group operations. You'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy, working hand-in-hand with the Commercial Director and team to ensure accurate gross margin reporting, support scenario planning for new opportunities, and help shape the future of a fast-growing, international business.

This is a high-impact role that blends analytical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You'll be leading and mentoring regional finance partners and driving consistency and excellence across our commercial and operations finance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead customer gross margin reporting and commercial analysis for the UK, Portugal, and Group.
2. Partner with Commercial teams on pricing, planning, and business growth opportunities.
3. Develop scenario planning tools and deliver robust financial insight for key decision-making.
4. Oversee the work of UK and Portugal Operations Business Partners, ensuring high-quality cost of sales data and forecasts.
5. Support with trade debtor reporting and liaise with the Trade Credit Insurer.
6. Drive budget and forecasting processes, including volume/pricing trend analysis and customer profitability.

What You Bring

1. Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
2. Proven experience in a commercial finance role-ideally within FMCG, food, or agriculture
3. Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (or similar ERP systems)
4. Exceptional Excel and analytical skills
5. Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and commercial acumen
6. Willingness to travel, including regular trips to Portugal

Benefits:

1. Competitive Salary and great company benefits
2. Collaborative, supportive culture that values innovation and initiative
3. Opportunities to develop leadership skills and influence key decisions across international teams

If you're ready to take your finance career to the next level and help shape the future of a business that's passionate about quality, innovation, and people-apply now!