Overview
Commercial Finance Business Partner — Permanent, Full-time role with a hybrid working option (37.5 hours per week).
Based near Bolton with occasional travel to other sites across the Northwest, and approximately once a month to the Head Office in Rugby. My client supports flexible working with a mix of on-site and home working.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will act as a strategic partner to business leaders by providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance that supports decision-making, enhances financial performance, and drives business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with commercial, sales, and operational teams to provide financial insight and support for strategic decisions.
* Deliver accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.
* Support budgeting and planning cycles, ensuring alignment with business and strategic objectives.
* Provide robust analysis of commercial performance, including customer, product, and channel profitability.
* Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improved financial performance.
* Lead financial evaluations of business cases, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
* Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and key trends to highlight risks and opportunities.
* Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
* Act as a change agent, constructively challenging assumptions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to influence, challenge, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information simply.
* Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of operational performance drivers.
* Advanced financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel and finance systems.
Benefits
* Access to wellness hub – including Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Life assurance at 4x salary
If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Business Partner please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946.
Closing date is 21.9.2025. This may change subject to suitable applications.
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance
* Industries: Manufacturing
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