Commercial Finance Business Partner

• Leading a commercial function to provide a strategic structure to really drive the bottom line.
• Reports into the FD.

Client Details

• FTSE-Listed PLC food manufacturer.
• Market leader due to customer proximity and agility of the business.
• Flexibility and dynamism allows them to react promptly to spikes in demand.
• Each factory acts as its own operation, meaning you can implement at a higher level and really value add.

Description

• • Financial analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks. Analyse financial data and performance metrics to assist senior management in making sound business decisions.
  • Management Information: Develop and maintain comprehensive management information systems to ensure that relevant financial data is readily available to support decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
  • Cost Management: Evaluate and control operational costs and expenses. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements while maintaining the quality of products or services.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as sales, operations, and procurement to align financial objectives with overall business goals. Provide financial guidance and insights to support their activities.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the financial viability of potential investments, projects, or initiatives. Conduct cost-benefit analyses to assist in prioritisation and decision-making.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and forecasts. Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management in developing and implementing financial strategies to achieve the company's long-term objectives. Provide financial input for strategic planning processes.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging financial technologies. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis capabilities.
  • To work in a safe manner following agreed Health and Safety policy and Works to ensure that wherever possible tasks carried out minimise environmental impact.
  • Adheres to all Company rules and

Profile

• Previous experience in manufacturing/retail/FMCG/distribution.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/QBE.
• Commercial accountant experience.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Adapt to a fact-paced dynamic environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Great culture.