Commercial Finance Business Partner - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Location: Wirral
Start: ASAP
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing
Job 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 Responsibilities
Commercial 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: Monthly factbooks
Weekly sales reports
Forecasting models
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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