Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

ARM; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their team in Chichester. This pivotal role involves acting as the business point of contact for gross margin analysis across multiple regions, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting the Commercial team in strategic meetings. The ideal candidate will have a relevant finance qualification and a successful track record in Commercial Finance, along with proficiency in Microsoft Business Central. Join a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will shine, helping to drive the business forward in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant Finance qualification required (CA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Successful track record in a Commercial Finance role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business point of contact for customer gross margin analysis.
• Support the Commercial team with pricing and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

CA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Chichester

Permanent

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

1. Business point of contact for UK, Portugal and Group Business Central customer gross margin analysis.
2. Ensure new customers and changes to customer terms are accurately captured in Business Central customer gross margin reporting.
3. Support Commercial team in the Weekly Commercial Meeting, including on customer pricing against budget and latest forecast.
4. Responsible for follow-ups based on the weekly UK, Portugal and Group aged Trade Debtors reports.
5. Business Partner to the Commercial Director and Commercial team.
6. Work with Commercial team to ensure full understanding and visibility of all trade terms, whilst highlighting risks and opportunities.
7. Work with Commercial teams to update weekly volume splits and pricing for all harvest and procured volumes for budgets and forecasts.
8. Responsible for monthly trade debtors budget and forecasts for UK, Portugal and Group based on sales forecasts and customer terms.

Requirements:

1. Relevant Finance qualification - CA, ACCA or equivalent.
2. Successful track record in a Commercial Finance role within business.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central or equivalent finance system.
4. Experience of working in FMCG/Food/Agriculture is preferred.
5. A collaborative working ethos.
6. Good verbal and written skills.
7. Excellent analytical skills, with ability to present data in an organised and concise manner.
8. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
9. Strong IT skills, including MS Excel.