Commercial Finance Business Partner

Were looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with Sales and wider operational teams youll provide insight challenge and analysis to drive profitable growth. This role will move to a Leeds location within the next 6 months

This is a highly visible role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders and translating numbers into actionable insight.

• Commercial Support Specifics (amongst others) 
• Revenue pricing and margin management 
• NPD process support: ensure the innovation processes are fully supported in terms of financial implications of proposals. 
• Support to the demand planning team in testing demand plan assumptions and financialising the plans. 
• Ad-hoc commercial support as requested by Head of commercial finance senior finance business partners or Sales Director/NAMs
• Support the weekly sales process
• Review the forecast for to ensure accuracy and provide commentary and understanding on any variances. Support understanding and tracking of any opps and risks
• Ensure any gaps to budget/forecast are understood and use network across the business to work with Sales Team on recovery plan
• Work with the Sales Team on their budgets and long term plans to ensure alignment with the businesss strategic direction Financial Performance Reporting 
• Review the month end performance and ensure reported numbers are accurate
• Provide insight and variance analysis on actual performance vs comparatives
• Support month end reporting to ensure accurate and timely information and also ensuring product margin analysis and trade investment KPIs are understood 
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews with Sales to ensure no exposure with our accruals and no surprises at year end

Qualifications :

• Studying for ACCA or CIMA or fully qualified 
• Excellent understanding of financial analytics and experience in presenting complex financial issues to nonfinancial executives
• Highly IT literate. Knowledge of ERP systems including planning components.
• Excellent report building particular Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills able to influence and persuade
• Ability to structure and manage day to day issues as well as some developmental projects
• Structured and systemised approach 
• A commercial focused and interrogative attitude.
• A keen eye for details and a willingness to be hands-on

Additional Information :

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time