Job Description Finance Business Partner Alconbury - Office based role Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE We are working with a market leading client within FMCG/Production who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis. This will include providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve business performance. Acting as a key link between finance and operational teams, the role focuses on profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyse customer and product profitability, identifying trends and improvement opportunities Produce regular performance reports with clear, actionable insights Support pricing, product, and commercial decisions through financial evaluation Planning & Forecasting Develop and maintain forecasting models Support budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts Profitability & Performance Assess impact of promotions and cost drivers on margins Provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency Business Partnering Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Operations, Product) Present financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders Support leadership with data-driven decision-making Process Improvement Enhance reporting, tools, and financial processes Work with analytics teams to improve data quality and insight Management Accounts Support Assist with preparation and review of management accounts Provide insight and explanations for financial performance Skills & Experience Essential: Experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or management accounting Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills Advanced Excel and experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills Reliable and accountable Proactive and adaptable Collaborative and team-oriented Results-focused with strong attention to detail Desirable Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or similar sectors Knowledge of ERP systems and forecasting tools Experience with margin analysis, cost optimisation, or product development finance