Commercial Finance Business Partner

Biscuit International UK Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private label manufacturer is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner in Gateshead to provide financial insights that drive business growth. The role involves preparing costings, analyzing margins, evaluating business opportunities, and leading KPI development. Ideal candidates are qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, possess strong negotiation and communication skills, and are proficient in Power BI and Excel. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in preparation and control of standard costings.
• Create clear costing models and a uniform reporting process.
• Review and analyse customer and product margin performance.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and support sales campaigns.
• Lead the development and analysis of commercial KPIs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Process management

Time management

Strong negotiation skills

Customer focus

Collaborative team player

Education

Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Location: Gateshead Team Valley, UK

Reports to: Financial Controller

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a knack for driving business growth? We are looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our team and provide valuable financial insights that drive improved decision-making and business results.

About the Role

Biscuit International are the leading private label and bread substitute manufacturer in Europe, with a rich heritage of over 400 years of expertise in delivering excellent taste at great value. We operate in over 40 markets with operations in 33 factories across Europe employing over 5000 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in the preparation and control of standard costings.
• Create clear costing models and a uniform reporting process.
• Review and analyse customer and product margin performance.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and support sales campaigns.
• Understand, monitor, and evaluate commodity prices and drivers of fluctuation.
• Lead the development and analysis of commercial KPIs with variance analysis and recommendations.
• Produce standard product cost for new developments/projects.
• Provide detailed breakdowns of internal and external costs for price negotiations.
• Play a key role in month‑end processes, producing detailed variance analysis and investigations.
• Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts by analysing historical data, market trends, and operational/commercial drivers.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather information and validate assumptions for accurate financial projections.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strategic: Ability to understand, evaluate, and apply technical information quickly, and handle ambiguity.
• Operating: Strong priority setting, process management, time management, and organizational skills. Effective communication and the ability to exercise good judgment under tight deadlines.
• Energy and Drive: Results‑driven, action‑oriented, and motivated by challenges and opportunities.
• Organisational: Confident and professional representation of the company, with career ambition and organizational agility.
• Personal and Interpersonal: Strong negotiation skills, customer focus, and the ability to work effectively with both executives and operators on the floor. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part‑qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Excel.
• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly.

If you are a motivated and detail‑oriented finance professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!