Finance Business Partner

TalentPool; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG client is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to drive profitable growth and influence strategic decisions across international markets. This mid-senior level position involves providing insights and recommendations, leading evaluations of business plans, and managing commercial forecasting processes. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with robust FMCG experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with 3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven commercial business partnering experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong FMCG experience (highly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the International teams, providing insight and commercial recommendations.
• Lead promotional plan evaluation, using data to optimise spend, mix, and margin.
• Support pricing strategy, ensuring delivery against price, mix, and profitability targets.
• Deliver clear period-end reporting and commercial commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Own the P&L for the International markets.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong FMCG experience

Proven commercial business partnering experience

Advanced Excel skills

Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

High numerical and analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work at pace

Strong attention to detail

Collaboration and relationship-building skills

Job description

Consumer Brands Recruiter | Chief of Staff

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a high-impact role in a fast‑paced, global environment?

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our leading FMCG client and support their International business – driving profitable growth, influencing strategic decisions and shaping commercial performance across three exciting markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on insight, partnership and ownership, with the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple regions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the International teams, providing insight, challenge and proactive commercial recommendations.
• Evaluate Joint Business Plans, ensuring strong ROI and commercial feasibility.
• Lead promotional plan evaluation, using data to optimise spend, mix and margin.
• Support pricing strategy, ensuring delivery against price, mix and profitability targets.
• Deliver clear, concise period‑end reporting and commercial commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Join key customer or distributor meetings to support commercial negotiations when required.
• Own the S&OP commercial forecasting process, driving accountability and accuracy across regions.
• Lead the commercial Budget and Strategic Plan cycles.
• Review monthly performance, drivers and variances, ensuring clear understanding and alignment on risks and opportunities.
• Provide key inputs into global Sales Demand Reviews to support volume forecasting and supply planning.
• Own the P&L for the International markets, ensuring accurate income recognition, trade spend and discount management.
• Manage associated commercial balance sheet accounts with rigour and financial discipline.
• Drive improvements in tools, reporting, forecasting models and commercial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including accruals, rebates and customer/distributor financial management.

Your Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong FMCG experience (highly preferred).
• Proven commercial business partnering experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• High numerical and analytical ability; confident working with complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work at pace, manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and a drive to understand underlying performance drivers.
• A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder relationship‑building skills across functions and geographies.

Location

West London

Working Pattern

Hybrid – 3 days a week in office

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services