Commercial Finance Business Partner - #2108478

Commercial Finance Business Partner- Leeds (Hybrid)- Up to £65,000 + Benefits- Permanent- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in partnering with senior operational leaders, providing commercial insight and financial support to drive performance across the business.

Working closely with a range of non-finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, challenging business performance, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust planning, reporting and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance business partner to senior operational stakeholders, providing commercial support and constructive challenge.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve revenue, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of monthly management reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial information is delivered to the leadership team.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.
• Monitor gross margin and profitability, providing recommendations to optimise commercial performance.
• Produce meaningful financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Drive improvements across reporting, financial processes and controls, helping to increase efficiency and data quality.
• Support wider finance projects and contribute to the continuous development of commercial finance capabilities across the organisation.

About You

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a commercially focused finance business partnering role.
• Strong understanding of P&L performance, margin analysis and the commercial drivers behind business profitability.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior operational stakeholders.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes within a dynamic business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets and present complex financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• Naturally proactive with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of enhancing reporting, processes and decision-making.

Commercial Finance Business Partner- Leeds (Hybrid)- Up to £65,000 + Benefits- Permanent- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified