Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

AMFRESH; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AM FRESH is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner to lead as finance partner for a major Tesco supply partnership. You will drive profitability, shape commercial decisions and guide senior leaders with insightful analysis.

The role requires qualified accounting, strong commercial acumen, and experience across FMCG/retail environments. You will also develop the Finance team and optimise processes and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA designation.
• Experience partnering with senior commercial and finance teams.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver commercial insight, trend analysis and recommendations.
• Manage customer profitability analysis and cost opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Own month-end reporting, overhead control and governance.
• Support tenders and negotiations with robust analysis.
• Drive process and reporting improvements, including Dynamics 365.

Skills

Commercial partnering

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Big data analysis

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About The Role

At AM FRESH, we're looking for a commercially astute and ambitious finance professional to join our team as a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner. Working within our AMT business unit, you will become the day-to-day finance lead supporting one of the UK's largest supermarket supply partnerships, providing insight and challenge that drives profitable growth.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you'll partner closely with Commercial, Procurement and Operational leaders, helping shape strategic decisions, influence commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability across the value chain. You'll also lead and develop a Management Accountant while collaborating with wider finance teams across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Delivering commercial insight, trend analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Managing customer profitability analysis and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Owning month-end reporting, overhead control and financial governance activities.
• Supporting tender processes and commercial negotiations through robust financial analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, systems and reporting, including the ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and business intelligence capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful business impact.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen, exceptional analytical capability and a proven track record of business partnering at a senior level.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience in a Commercial Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar role.
• Previous experience within FMCG, fresh produce, manufacturing, retail or other fast-moving operational environments.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting expertise.
• Experience identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities and commercial improvements.
• The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while building strong working relationships.
• Experience leading and developing finance team members.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience with ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 exposure being advantageous.
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

About Us

Based in a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for Tesco, helping feed millions of people across the UK every day.

Our product portfolio includes citrus fruits, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables, products many of us see on our own tables. If you have shopped for these at Tesco, chances are they have passed through our site. We have been proud to be a trusted Tesco partner since 2014.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s most diverse employers. As a growing business, we are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development and progression opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value diversity and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss how we can help.