Senior Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial insights and strategic analysis. The role involves partnering with various teams to evaluate performance and support decision-making processes, requiring a qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role.
• Experience from FMCG, logistics, catering, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Providing data-led insights to drive performance.
• Analyzing cost of goods sold and evaluating margins.
• Producing high-quality reports and KPIs for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Location: Hybrid – Slough/Heathrow

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Client

This organization operates within the Catering sector and plays a vital role in supporting logistics and food services across complex, high-volume operations. They are a large, well-established business supporting a wide range of customers across the UK and globally. They are committed to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey, and challenges are opportunities for growth.

About the Job

This is a key role within the commercial finance function, providing critical financial insight and strategic analysis across core business areas. You will partner closely with sales, procurement, and operational teams to evaluate performance, monitor costs and margins, and support the commercial decision-making process.

Duties will include:

1. Acting as a strategic partner to commercial, sales, and procurement teams, providing data-led insights to drive performance
2. Analyzing cost of goods sold (COGS), evaluating margins across products, sites, and customers
3. Reviewing sales performance and supporting accurate forecasting and budgeting processes
4. Managing stock reporting and valuation, ensuring robust costing and accurate consumption data
5. Supporting bids and tenders through detailed financial modelling and pricing evaluations
6. Comparing initial bid margins with actual results to monitor financial success and efficiency
7. Assisting in labour, opex, and capital overhead recovery on contracts
8. Producing high-quality reports and KPIs with clear narrative for stakeholders
9. Maintaining financial models for forecasting and strategic planning
10. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal governance policies

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) or nearing completion, with at least 3 years' experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from FMCG, logistics, catering, or manufacturing sectors, with strong Excel modelling skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Strong stakeholder management and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution will directly impact business success. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a dynamic commercial environment. This is a business that values growth, continuous learning, and empowering its people to make a difference.