Commercial Finance Business Partner - Product & Commercial Location: Runcorn (with occasional travel) Function: Finance We are working with a commercially focused organisation seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their wider finance team. This is a key role supporting product and commercial functions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and profitable growth. The Role You will provide high-quality financial insight, analysis and challenge across a range of commercial activities. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will support projects, investment appraisals and ongoing performance management, ensuring financial rigour is embedded throughout the business. Key Responsibilities Deliver commercial insight and analytical support for projects, process changes and investment appraisals, including post-investment reviews Analyse investment opportunities and support projects from initiation through to business-as-usual Challenge and support senior management on business performance, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions Develop and utilise management information to improve profitability and inform strategy Lead budgeting and forecasting for agreed business areas in partnership with key stakeholders Identify emerging revenue, margin and cost trends and quantify impact on P&L and cash flow Provide market insight and assess potential impacts on business activity Produce ad hoc management information to support decision-making About You (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualification experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles Strong background in financial analysis, investment appraisal and business case development Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively Highly analytical, commercially astute and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems such as SAP is advantageous This role would suit a proactive, relationship-driven finance professional looking to make a tangible commercial impact. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates