Job Description
Commercial Finance Business Partner - FP&A
Location: Stoke-on-Trent - (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £60k + bens
A well established international business is seeking a commercially astute Finance Business Partner with good FP&A knowledge to join its European finance team. This is a high impact role, working closely with senior leadership to deliver financial insight, support strategic decision making and drive business performance across the region.
This opportunity offers broad exposure across commercial finance, with responsibility for FP&A and business partnering, alongside involvement in systems and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and long term planning, including the annual budget cycle
* Deliver high quality commercial reporting with clear insight into financial and operational performance
* Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to improve performance
* Build and maintain financial models to support pricing, investment decisions and new business opportunities
* Partner with commercial and operational teams to drive decision making and profitability
* Evaluate customer performance, pricing strategies, and margin improvement initiatives
* Support scenario planning, business cases and ad hoc financial analysis
* Drive improvements in reporting, systems and processes, including automation and data visualisation
* Contribute to external reporting including audit and ESG, and support finance transformation initiatives
Candidate Profile:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified / Finalist or Part Qualified with relevant experience
* Strong FP&A and commercial finance background, including budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively with the business
* Highly analytical with strong problem solving and communication skills
* Advanced Excel skills- (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX, PIVOT TABLES, MACROS). Previous experience with data visualisation and finance systems is advantageous
* Track record of delivering process improvements and supporting systems implementation
* Experience in an international or group environment is beneficial
This role will suit an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, partnering with the business, and using data to drive strategic decisions and performance.