Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Circa £60,000 - £65,000 + Generous Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.

The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.

As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.

• Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experience
• Experience with in a Consumer‑Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related field would be highly advantageous

• Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider business
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Comfortable challenging constructively to ensure “no surprises” outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative, resilient and commercially curious

• Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiatives
• Provide clear, value‑adding insight and tell the story behind the numbers
• Challenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understood
• Support decision‑making with robust commercial analysis and recommendations

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
• Translate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitability
• Deliver scenario modelling and ad‑hoc analysis to support business planning

• Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvement
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end results, working closely with core finance teams
• Analyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency
• Prepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadership

• Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms
• Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvements
• Support audits and systems or process enhancements as required

• Join a growing, high‑performing business with a strong market presence
• Work in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused culture
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high‑impact projects
• Excellent development and progression opportunities