Commercial Business Partner (6 Month Contract Temp to Perm)
Droitwich (Northern Worcestershire)
£65,000 - £70,000
Axon Moore is working with a high growth manufacturing firm in Droitwich who are looking for a fully qualified Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their team for a 6 months initially.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the financial accounting of long‑term projects/contracts, including revenue recognition and margin tracking, assisting program managers with cost‑to‑complete forecasting, as well as variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessment
* Implement and maintain robust project accounting controls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance
* Drive improvements in cost visibility and financial discipline across projects
* Act as a trusted finance partner to project management, operations, procurement, and commercial teams
* Challenge assumptions underpinning project forecasts, investment cases, and operational plans
* Provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision‑making at all levels
* Identify and drive cost‑saving initiatives, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities
* Lead the design and implementation of best‑in‑class project accounting processes and controls
* Improve forecasting accuracy and financial governance across the project lifecycle
* Embed a culture of accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement
* Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations for senior management
* Work with operational and project support teams to drive change and professionalise our business
* Report on a regular basis across key projects the progress we are achieving
Experience Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in project accounting and business partnering within Engineering, Automotive, Logistics, or other long‑term contract environments
* Track record of challenging management assumptions and driving improved financial outcomes
* Experience working cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling is a plus
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams
* Attention to detail with a proactive and curious mindset
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