Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced, international business in the FMCG, food, and agriculture sector. This strategic role is essential for driving commercial performance across the UK and Portugal, allowing you to engage deeply with margins, pricing, and forecasts while also contributing to high-level commercial decisions. You will manage a team and play a central role in commercial meetings, making this a compelling position for a finance professional seeking to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Option to buy/sell up to 1 week's holiday

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye test/glasses contribution

Long service awards

Electric car charging port

Maternity/paternity leave & pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial finance business partnering role.
• Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of UK, Portugal, and Group-level customer gross margin reporting.
• Delivering insightful commercial analysis for weekly sales meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Reporting Skills

Forecasting Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced, international business operating in the FMCG/food/agriculture sector. This strategic finance role is critical in driving commercial performance across the UK and Portugal, and at Group level.

We're looking for a hands-on, commercially savvy finance professional to join a growing business in the FMCG/food/agriculture space. As Group Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with the Commercial Director and team, helping drive performance across the UK, Portugal and Group-wide.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves getting into the detail of margins, pricing, and forecasts - but also enjoys big-picture thinking and shaping commercial decisions. You'll manage two Operations Finance Business Partners (UK & Portugal), support with key customer and cost insights, and play a central role in weekly commercial meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of UK, Portugal, and Group-level customer gross margin reporting and analysis.
• Delivering insightful commercial analysis for weekly sales meetings and supporting pricing decisions.
• Partnering with the Commercial team on trade terms, new business opportunities, and customer profitability.
• Developing tools for scenario planning to aid commercial decision-making.
• Leading commercial budgeting and forecasting, including volumes, pricing, and gross margin by customer.
• Oversight of trade debtors reporting and forecasting.
• Acting as Group liaison for the Trade Credit Insurer.
• Supporting packhouse budgeting and operational finance planning across territories.
• Championing consistent financial processes, systems and reporting across UK and Portugal.
• Line management and coaching of two regional Operations Finance Business Partners.

Is this you?

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a commercial finance business partnering role.
• Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP.
• Industry experience in FMCG, food, or agriculture is highly desirable.
• Skilled communicator with excellent Excel and presentation capabilities.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Portugal.

What's on offer:

From day one:

• Competitive salary and benefits package from day 1:
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy/sell up to 1 week's holiday
• EAP
• Electric car charging port
• Option for hybrid working (role dependant)
• Maternity/paternity leave & pay
• Sick pay (up to 30 days depending on length of service)

After successful probation such as:

• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye test/glasses contribution
• Long service awards

If this sounds like your next move then please reach out for a confidential chat on either (phone number removed) or at (url removed) - INDOTHER