Commercial Finance Business Partner (Temporary – 15‑Month Contract)
Eddyfi, 3 Clos Llyn Cwm, Swansea, Swansea (City of), United Kingdom
Job Description
The goal of the Commercial Finance Business Partner is to support the Product Line lead and the Sales team by providing monthly reporting deliverables, forecasting, variance analysis and the annual budget process. The Finance Business Partner is required to provide strong financial leadership to the business, continually building trust and integrity through the provision of timely, accurate and insightful information, while demonstrating sound commercial judgement and decisive decision making.
Responsibilities
* Conduct monthly financial analysis and prepare packs for the Product Line lead and present performance of business
* Regularly review revenue forecast, analyzing trends in revenue profile (including Technology, Region, Customer)
* Support the Global FP&A Controller in developing forward‑looking insights through the monthly forecast cycle and annual budget process
* Prepare and present financial model “what‑if” scenarios to support business decision making and conduct contract reviews to give financial input around commercial terms and accounting treatment
* Co‑ordinate with the Financial Control reporting team and the Operations finance team to have an overview of the product line performance and forecasts
* Provide insights to link financial performance with business decisions and strategies
* Liaise with Accounting team during month‑end close to ensure timely and accurate close process
* Utilise Business Intelligence platforms to develop and maintain efficient reporting and work with the global finance team to standardise and share improvements
* Work with the Product Line lead and the sales team, oversee and control the Product Line annual budget process to ensure delivery within agreed deadlines
* Monitor relevant working capital measures and ensure delivering to company targets
* Participate in ad hoc projects as required
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications
* A Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related education is required
* Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
* Minimum 4+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering roles
* Proven experience working as a business partner to commercial, sales, or product teams
* Experience supporting revenue forecasting, sales performance analysis, and commercial decision‑making
* Prior exposure to the subsea, energy, oil & gas, or industrial engineering sectors is a strong advantage
* Demonstrated experience working in international and cross‑functional environments
* Strong understanding of financial modelling, contract reviews, and commercial terms
* Must be proficient in spoken and written English
* Experience working with SAP desirable
* Advanced knowledge of other Reporting Tools (Power BI, Tableau)
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Contract & Mobility Requirements
* This position is a temporary contract of 15 months; candidates must be interested in and available for a fixed‑term role
* Occasional travel will be required to support business needs
Skillset
* Ability to translate financial data into actionable commercial insights
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
* Confident communicator with finance and non‑finance stakeholders
* Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, matrix, and global environments
* High level of independence, accountability, and commercial judgement
* Ability to prioritise effectively and support decision‑making under pressure
* Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge NDT technologies that ensure the safety and reliability of critical offshore infrastructure
* Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on professional development and growth
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme
* Further career development through additional company provided training
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