Overview
Finning Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom
Position Overview: Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We’re looking for a Commercial Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in supporting our Aftermarket, Digital, and Supply Chain functions.
Company
Finning (UK) Ltd
Details
* Number of Openings: 1
* Worker Type: Permanent
* Location: Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
The Commercial Business Partner position is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive performance, identify opportunities, and influence commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Business Partnering: Collaborate with General Managers and Commercial Business Partners to understand business performance across multiple channels and segments.
* Financial Analysis & Reporting: Lead monthly performance reviews, prepare detailed reporting packs, and present insights at segment and commercial team meetings.
* Strategic Planning: Support budget and forecast processes, develop financial solutions to improve profitability, and contribute to long-term planning.
* Risk Management: Identify and manage key risks across projects and segments, ensuring visibility of dependencies and mitigation strategies.
* Commercial Support: Provide high-quality financial advice based on a deep understanding of the market, customer segments, and divisional growth drivers.
* Operational Efficiency: Help maximise asset utilisation, manage inventory and debt, and reduce cost per transaction.
* Sales & SG&A Analysis: Deliver detailed sales analysis by customer, segment, and product, and support SG&A reviews to identify areas for improvement.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for internal customers and support resolution of disputes and issues.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Qualifications: Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, market dynamics, and strategic levers.
* Stakeholder Skills: High standard of interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the business.
* Analytical Mindset: Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights to finance and non-finance audiences.
* Organisation & Delivery: Well-organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing large volumes of data with precision.
* Proactive Attitude: Enthusiastic, solutions-focused, and ready to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, private medical insurance, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
* Hybrid working, 4 days in the office, 1 day work remotely
* Comprehensive benefits package
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Free parking
Why Join Us?
At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. We are an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. Finning is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
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