Finance Business Partner

Vitae Financial Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful consumer-led company located in St Albans is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner. This role is at the core of the business, influencing strategic decisions and working collaboratively with non-finance leaders. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance. Responsibilities include driving financial performance and leading budgeting cycles. Exciting projects and development opportunities await those who join this dynamic organization.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Excellent development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experience.
• Experience within a Consumer‑Led, Retail or FMCG environment is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles.
• Own and develop commercial reporting.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong analytical skills

Collaborative

Commercially curious

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Circa £60,000 - £65,000 + Generous Bonus + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.

The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.

The Role

As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.

Requirements

• Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experience
• Experience within a Consumer‑Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related field would be highly advantageous

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider business
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Comfortable challenging constructively to ensure “no surprises” outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative, resilient and commercially curious

Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiatives
• Provide clear, value‑adding insight and tell the story behind the numbers
• Challenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understood
• Support decision‑making with robust commercial analysis and recommendations

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
• Translate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitability
• Deliver scenario modelling and ad‑hoc analysis to support business planning

Performance & Reporting

• Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvement
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end results, working closely with core finance teams
• Analyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency
• Prepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadership

Commercial & Cost Management

• Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms
• Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvements
• Support audits and systems or process enhancements as required

Why Apply?

• Join a growing, high‑performing business with a strong market presence
• Work in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused culture
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high‑impact projects
• Excellent development and progression opportunities