Commercial Finance Business Partner

ACCA Careers; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to drive financial analysis and reporting within a high-growth FMCG Cosmetics company. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with sales and marketing teams, taking ownership of P&L and balance sheet reconciliations. With a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model, this position is designed for a qualified accountant who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to contribute to strategic decision-making. Join a dynamic team dedicated to professional development and innovation in the retail sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 33 days

Flexible hybrid working model

5% matched pension scheme

75% employee discount on company products

Qualifications

• Proven commercial mindset with experience in FMCG/Retail.
• Strong capability in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and prepare forecasting models.
• Deliver insightful financial reports to drive business decisions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Sales Reporting

Budget Management

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified in Accountancy (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial Forecasting Tools

Job description

This Commercial Finance Business Partner will work closely with sales and marketing, delivering financial analysis, sales reporting, and managing budgets, forecasts, and taking full ownership of the sales & marketing P&Ls to support commercial decision-making. A fully qualified accountant who has a proven commercial-mindset, who is adept at working in a fast-paced environment at a company within the Retail/FMCG sector will excel in this position.

Client Details

My client is a High-Growth SME company within the FMCG Cosmetics industry, founded over a decade ago with the intention of solving consumer's problems while remaining cruelty-free. Known for their partnerships with celebrities and online social media presence, they have revenue exceeding $300mil and a growing team built on encouraging professional development.

Description

• Analyse financial performance and prepare forecasting models for senior stakeholders.
• Become the primary business partner across Sales & Marketing.
• Take ownership of the customer P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the Financial Controller by producing timely reports.
• Proactively identify areas for streamlining and optimising.
• Support junior team members with producing reports.
• Deliver insightful financial reports to drive business decisions.
• Monitor financial trends within the FMCG industry.

Profile

The successful Commercial Finance Business Partner will be:

• Qualified in Accountancy (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Highly commercial in their approach to work, with a track record working in similar roles.
• From a company within the FMCG/Retail industry.
• Competent in driving the business forward, identifying areas for improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, varied position.
• Proficient in FP&A, financial forecasting and financial analysis.
• Excellent skills in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent team collaboration skills.

Job Offer

In addition to starting in a role offering plenty of scope and opportunities for learning and development, this position offers the following:

• Competitive salary package within the range of £60,000 - £70,000.
• Generous holiday allowance of 33 days.
• Flexible hybrid working model with 3 days in the office in Central London.
• 5% matched pension scheme.
• Significant employee discount of 75% on company products.

Apply today to step into the exciting role of a Commercial Finance Business Partner and shape the financial landscape of our business.