Job Details
Job Title: Commercial Finance Business Partner
Function: Finance
Location: Head Office, Glasgow – Hybrid working (2 days per week in office)
Contract: Full Time / Permanent – 35 hours per week
Overview
The Commercial Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing timely and accurate commercial information to the Sales & Marketing functions. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting/forecasting, reporting, analysis, and general commercial and financial support. This role adds value to the wider business through strong analytical skills and commercial insight.
Responsibilities
* Ensure integrity of the P&L for own area of responsibility from the revenue (and Sales volume) line through to brand contribution.
* Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial accruals.
* Prepare and review detail variance analysis at month‑end to ensure any movements versus plan and prior year are fully understood across Finance, Sales & Marketing functions.
* Attend and support Quarterly Business Review meetings with all senior stakeholders & Executive Board; present performance including full year forecast along with associated risks & opportunities.
* Support Sales and Marketing teams in customer negotiations, new product proposals, analysis of promotional mechanics, and ongoing customer data requirements.
* Co‑ordinating the planning processes for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and strategic 5‑year plans for area of responsibility.
* Challenge the Sales and Marketing team inputs as appropriate to drive accurate and realistic forecasting at all times.
* Work closely with brand teams to monitor strategic marketing spend versus signed‑off plans.
* Lead and take part in strategic projects across the business from a Finance perspective.
Qualifications & Experience
* CA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or minimum 5 years qualified by experience.
* Robust communication skills, both verbal and written; comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business and conveying financial information to non‑financial colleagues.
* Organised, methodical with a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a busy working environment.
* Highly analytical and able to examine and utilise data to provide key insights to a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to build strong relationships across all areas of the business.
Why Join Us
We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave and enhanced family‑friendly policies.
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