Senior Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Catering sector is seeking a qualified accountant for a key role in commercial finance. This position involves providing financial insights, supporting bids, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The successful applicant will have strong Excel skills and experience in commercial finance, contributing to a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

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

• Supporting bids and tenders through detailed financial modelling.
• Producing high-quality reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal governance.

Skills

Excel modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Job description

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This organisation 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 that supports a wide range of customers across the UK and the world. 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:

• Supporting bids and tenders through detailed financial modelling and pricing evaluations
• Comparing initial bid margins with actual results to monitor financial success and efficiency
• Producing high-quality reports and KPIs with clear narrative for stakeholders
• 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.