Commercial Finance Partner - Forecasting & Profitability

Samworth Brothers; Fazeley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Commercial Finance Partner to provide financial insight and support across key customer accounts. Based at Ashton Green with travel to bakery locations, the role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and a 15-month fixed-term contract.

You will lead forecasting, analyse profitability, support pricing and tenders, and influence strategic decisions with strong financial modelling and stakeholder engagement. A rewarding opportunity within a major UK food producer.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification, or actively studying towards qualification.
• Experience providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial support within a business environment.
• Strong business partnering experience with the ability to build effective relationships and influence commercial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate weekly commercial forecasting and performance reviews.
• Analyse sales, margin and profitability performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Commercial teams to support strategic decision‑making and customer planning.
• Develop, maintain and improve financial models, costing tools and customer profitability reporting.
• Support pricing reviews, inflation recovery initiatives and commercial negotiations.
• Provide financial input into customer tenders, contract renewals and new business opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions and provide robust analysis to improve decision-making.
• Ensure governance and compliance across customer agreements and commercial terms.
• Deliver insightful reporting that supports business performance and profitability.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Commercial Finance Partner to provide financial insight and support across key customer accounts. Based at Ashton Green with travel to bakery locations, the role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and a 15-month fixed-term contract.

You will lead forecasting, analyse profitability, support pricing and tenders, and influence strategic decisions with strong financial modelling and stakeholder engagement. A rewarding opportunity within a major UK food producer.