Job Description
Commercial Finance Business Partner - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000Location: WirralStart: ASAPIndustry: FMCG / ManufacturingJob Type: Fixed Term Contract
Overview
We are delighted to be supporting a growing UK manufacturing business that is looking to appoint a Commercial Finance Business Partner on a 12-18 month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for a part qualified or newly qualified accountant who thrives in a commercial, fast paced environment and enjoys partnering with operational and sales teams.Working closely with the UK Finance Director and wider commercial finance team, you will play a key role in driving insight, improving financial reporting, and supporting data?driven decision making across the business.This is a hybrid role with excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to add real value during an exciting period of growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Finance
* Monitor customer, product and business profitability, highlighting key performance drivers.
* Prepare, analyse and manage P&Ls across multiple channels.
* Support pricing, rebates and margin improvement initiatives.
* Provide commercial insight and challenge to ensure delivery of financial targets.
* Lead and support actions linked to variances, forecasts and business performance.
Material Costing
* Analyse commodity movements and their impact on UK P&L.
* Perform monthly and adhoc costing runs.
* Support procurement and planning teams with relevant costing insights.
Reporting & Analysis
* Enhance reporting capabilities using advanced Excel and Power BI.
* Produce key reports including:
o Monthly factbooks
o Weekly sales reports
o Forecasting models
o Variable profit analysis
* Maintain and develop existing reporting models to improve efficiency and clarity.
Business Partnering
* Provide commercial support to sales and key account teams.
* Deliver timely financial information to support fact based decision-making.
* Build strong relationships across finance, sales, planning and procurement.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* North West based, able to attend the office on the Wirral 3 days a week
* Experience in manufacturing is highly advantageous.
* Strong analytical, communication and business partnering skills.
* Advanced Excel skills, including modelling (Power BI experience desirable).
* Proactive, self starter with the confidence to challenge and influence.
What's on Offer
* £50,000 - £55,000 salary (depending on experience)
* 12-18 month FTC to cover a key period within the team
* Opportunity to add significant commercial value and develop your analytical capability
How to Apply
If you're a commercially minded accountant looking for a role where you can genuinely impact business performance, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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