COMMERCIAL FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RETAIL / CONSUMER
SURREY - 2 DAYS IN OFFICE - PERMANENT - Clear route into senior commercial finance leadership
£70,000 - £75,000 + bonus
We're supporting a recognised consumer-focused retail business in hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner to work closely with operational leadership and drive performance across a multi-site environment. This role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making, offering real exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes in a meaningful way.
The organisation has a strong track record of developing commercial finance talent, with progression into broader leadership roles typically happening within 12-18 months. They're looking for someone with both sharp analytical capability and strong interpersonal awareness - someone who can challenge thinking constructively while building credibility across the business.
You'll play a key role in translating complex financial performance into clear, actionable insight. It's a position designed to offer stretch, ownership, and long-term career progression.
WISH LIST
Commercial finance experience within a consumer, retail, or multi-site operating model
Naturally inquisitive, confident challenging ideas and open to being challenged
Strong intellectual and emotional intelligence, with the ability to tell a clear commercial story
THE ROLE
Work closely with operational leaders to assess sales, margin, and cost performance
Provide insight into site or franchise performance, highlighting key drivers and risks
Own forecasting and performance tracking across key commercial initiatives
Deliver regular trading analysis and performance updates to senior management
Build and enhance KPI frameworks to strengthen accountability and delivery
Support major investment decisions through detailed financial modelling and evaluation
Identify emerging risks and opportunities across operational performance metrics
Improve the quality and clarity of reporting, forecasting, and performance visibility
Provide scenario analysis to support strategic and commercial planning
Partner cross-functionally to drive performance improvement initiatives
Contribute to long-term growth planning through forward-looking financial insight
Take ownership of performance analysis and drive measurable commercial outcomes
YOUR PROFILE
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)
Effective communicator - written & verbal
Good working knowledge of MS Excel
Commercially driven with ambition to progress towards Commercial Finance Director level
Comfortable operating in roles with ownership, accountability, and senior exposure
SALARY & BENEFITS
£70,000 - £75,000 + bonus
Surrey-based office
Hybrid working (2 days on site)
Permanent role
Clear progression into broader commercial leadership opportunities