Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

White Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to drive profitability and support strategic growth. This impactful role requires a professional finance qualification and experience in commercial finance, particularly within the FMCG or food industry. You'll lead a team, manage budgeting cycles, and partner with commercial teams across the UK and Portugal, making a significant impact on the company's strategic decisions.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team culture

Direct influence on commercial strategy

Qualifications

• Professional finance qualification required.
• Proven success in a commercial finance role.
• Experience in FMCG, food, or agriculture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial decision-making through insightful analysis.
• Lead budget and forecasting cycles focusing on sales and margins.
• Collaborate across departments to align reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Professional finance qualification (CA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

Job description

Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Are you a commercially savvy finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive on turning numbers into strategy and partnering with dynamic commercial teams?

As the Group Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of operations across the UK and Portugal. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Commercial Director, you'll lead commercial reporting, drive profitability, and support strategic growth through robust financial insights and scenario planning. You'll also manage a team of Operations Business Partners and help shape the future of customer gross margin analysis.

What You'll Do:
- Support commercial decision-making through insightful analysis and scenario modelling
- Partner with the Commercial team to assess new business opportunities and optimise trade terms
- Lead budget and forecasting cycles with a focus on sales, margins, and operational costs
- Collaborate across departments and geographies to align reporting and drive efficiencies

What You Bring:
- A professional finance qualification (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Proven success in a commercial finance role, ideally in FMCG, food, or agriculture
- A collaborative mindset with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel skills
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for turning data into business value

What We Offer:
- A highly impactful role in a fast-paced, international environment
- Direct influence on commercial strategy and profitability
- A supportive and ambitious team culture
- Opportunities for career growth and cross-functional collaboration

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

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