Commercial Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to support financial analysis and business insight for its Product & Commercial division. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with relevant experience in commercial decision support and strong analytical skills. They will be responsible for providing insights, managing budgets, and reporting financial performance across the business.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Flexible pay management app

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Fully funded training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Confidence to challenge and support stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects.
• Analyse investment opportunities and provide financial data.
• Develop management information systems to drive profitability.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Commercial decision support

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Relevant post-qualification experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: North West Location: Runcorn Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 06/11/2025 Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-45748-64808-en Job Views: 2

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.

Key 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

• 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