Senior Finance Business Partner - FMCG
Hertfordshire
Up to Circa £68,000 + 15% Bonus Benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a fully qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) accountant has arisen within this highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.
The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who already has a track record of Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial finance and enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.
The Role
As a trusted Finance Business Partner to divisional leaders, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.
This role has non-negotiable requirements and will only suit candidates who meet the following criteria:
* Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
* Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experience
* Must have experience within a Consumer-Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related.
Skills & Personal Attributes:
* Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider business
* Able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
* Comfortable challenging constructively to ensure “no surprises” outcomes
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Collaborative, resilient and commercially curious
Finance Business Partnering:
* Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiatives
* Provide clear, value-adding insight and tell the story behind the numbers
* Challenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understood
* Support decision-making with robust commercial analysis and recommendations
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
* Translate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitability
* Deliver scenario modelling and ad-hoc analysis to support business planning
Performance & Reporting:
* Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvement
* Ensure timely and accurate month-end results, working closely with core finance teams
* Analyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency
* Prepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadership
Commercial & Cost Management:
* Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms
* Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvements
* Support audits and systems or process enhancements as required
Why Apply?
* Join a growing, high-performing business with a strong market presence
* Work in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused culture
* Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high-impact projects
* Excellent development and progression opportunities