The Role
To act as a strategic partner to business leaders by providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance that supports decision-making, improves financial performance, and drives business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with commercial, sales, and operational teams to provide financial insight and support for key business decisions.
- Deliver accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.
- Support budgeting and planning cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide robust analysis of commercial performance, including customer, product, and channel profitability.
- Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improved financial performance.
- Lead financial evaluations of business cases, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and key trends to highlight risks and opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Act as a change agent, challenging assumptions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills and Experience
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of operational performance drivers.
- Proficient in financial modelling and using Excel and finance systems
