Finance Business Partner
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Alconbury - Office based role
Hours: Full-time, MondayFriday
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
We are working with a market leading client within FMCG/Production who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis. This will include providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve business performance. Acting as a key link between finance and operational teams, the role focuses on profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Analyse customer and product profitability, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
* Produce regular performance reports with clear, actionable insights
* Support pricing, product, and commercial decisions through financial evaluation
Planning & Forecasting
* Develop and maintain forecasting models
* Support budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
* Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts
Profitability & Performance
* Assess impact of promotions and cost drivers on margins
* Provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency
Business Partnering
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Operations, Product)
* Present financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
* Support leadership with data-driven decision-making
Process Improvement
* Enhance reporting, tools, and financial processes
* Work with analytics teams to improve data quality and insight
Management Accounts Support
* Assist with preparation and review of management accounts
* Provide insight and explanations for financial performance
Skills & Experience Essential:
* Experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or management accounting
* Strong xkybehq commercial awareness and analytical skills
* Advanced Excel and experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
* Reliable and accountable
* Proactive and adaptable
* Collaborative and team-oriented
* Results-focused with strong attention to detail
Desirable
* Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or similar sectors
* Knowledge of ERP systems and forecasting tools
* Experience with margin analysis, cost optimisation, or product development finance