Senior Brand Finance Partner – FMCG Growth

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the FMCG sector is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner to shape brand strategy and influence high-impact decisions. This role involves financial leadership, strategic influence, and collaboration with marketing teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong commercial finance background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to enhance the financial understanding of marketing stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and is primarily office-based in Windsor.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced brand-led environments.
• Proven record of partnering with marketing or commercial teams.
• Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape long-term brand direction with financial frameworks.
• Own brand P&L, providing insights on performance.
• Guide investment decisions with Marketing Controllers.
• Champion budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Ensure financial viability of new initiatives.
• Provide commercial insight during product lifecycle.
• Analyse promotional performance to enhance ROI.
• Develop financial understanding within marketing partners.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Financial modelling

Analytical capability

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A major player in the FMCG sector is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner to shape brand strategy and influence high-impact decisions. This role involves financial leadership, strategic influence, and collaboration with marketing teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong commercial finance background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to enhance the financial understanding of marketing stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and is primarily office-based in Windsor.