Commercial Finance Business Partner

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare distribution company in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to provide financial analysis and commercial insight. This full-time, permanent position requires a qualified accountant with experience in business partnering and analytical skills. You will monitor market trends, prepare budgets, and support decision-making with impactful financial insights. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car, and more are offered in this collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience delivering commercial decision support in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects.
• Analyse investment opportunities and supply financial data.
• Help prepare budgets and forecasts with key stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Unspecified
Region: North West
Location: Runcorn
Salary Description: Competitive
Posted: 06/01/2026
Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies
Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-45987-64808-en
Job Views: 1

Job Title: Commercial Finance Business Partner – Product & Commercial

Location: Runcorn (with occasional travel)
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent

About Us: PHOENIX Medical Supplies is a leading provider of healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution services across the UK. We are dedicated to delivering operational excellence and supporting sustainable growth through strategic, data-driven decision-making. Our Finance function plays a crucial role in providing insight, control, and commercial guidance to the wider business. We’re now looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Reporting and Business Partnering team, supporting our Product & Commercial division with financial analysis, business insight, and strategic input.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects, process changes, and investment appraisals, including post-investment reviews.
• Analyse investment opportunities and supply financial data throughout implementation and transition to business-as-usual.
• Challenge and support the Management Team on business performance, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and utilise management information systems to drive profitability and support business strategy.
• Support the rollout of self-serve reporting tools and promote data-led decision-making across functions.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, identifying and quantifying their impact on revenue, margin, and cost performance.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and financial insights to support decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Proven experience delivering commercial decision support in fast-paced or multi-sector environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (SAP experience desirable).
• A dynamic, forward-thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Desirable: Experience in project management or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme
• INDPMS