Commercial Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner (FP&A / SaaS)

Location: Manchester, Northern Quarter (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
Company: Shield Safety Group

Ready to move beyond reporting and make a real commercial impact?
Join Shield Safety
, a leader in Environmental Health & Safety software and services, working with major brands including Tesco, ASDA, and Radisson Hotels
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We’re growing fast and looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner (FP&A / SaaS) to become the key link between Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product. You’ll drive pricing, profitability, and strategic decision‑making in a recurring‑revenue business model.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product to drive performance and ROI.
• Analyse pricing, product profitability, and deal economics to support commercial decisions.
• Evaluate marketing ROI, funnel performance, and customer acquisition cost.
• Build business cases and financial models for growth and investment opportunities.
• Track customer lifetime value (CLV) and identify upsell or renewal opportunities.
• Deliver board‑ready insights that directly influence EBITDA performance.

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering
• Strong analytical and Excel / modelling skills
• Confident communicator who can influence commercial teams
• Background in SaaS, B2B, or recurring revenue environments is preferred but not essential – we welcome candidates from professional services, tech, telco, or other data‑driven sectors.

• Hybrid working: 2 days in our Manchester office, 3 days from home
• People‑first approach with colleague wellbeing at the everything we do
• 33 days’ holiday (plus the option to buy 5 extra)
• Healthcare plan including dental, eye care, and physio cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Career growth through CPD support, mentorship, and exposure to strategic board‑level work

We’re a highly‑respected, industry‑leading tech‑enabled services business with ambitious growth plans. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on strategic commercial projects, and see the direct impact of your analysis on business performance.

If you’re a commercially minded finance professional ready to step up into a visible, value‑driving FP&A role, we’d love to hear from you.

to join Shield Safety as our next Commercial Finance Analyst (FP&A / SaaS) and help shape the future of a growing Manchester‑based success story.