KennedyPearce are hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner/ Finance Analyst on an interim basis. This role will act as a key finance partner to the business, supporting P&L management, performance analysis, and commercial decision-making. This is a 3 month, hands-on role and we are seeking a candidate with Power BI and large datasets experience.
Key responsibilities
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
*Build strong, trusted relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders
*Provide independent, professional financial advice to support effective decision-making
*Ensure leaders understand, own, and are accountable for their financial performance
*Apply investment appraisal techniques to business cases and go-to-market initiatives
*Act as a partner and challenger when evaluating business plans and proposals
*Support understanding and optimisation of non-financial KPIs
*Act as a subject matter expert on commercial tools, driving adoption and improved profitability
Reporting & Performance Insight
*Act as the interface between the business and FP&A, translating financial results into actionable insights
*Support the production of meaningful monthly management accounts, ensuring variances are clearly explained and actions identified
*Collaborate with peers to align and standardise best-in-class reporting
*Support monthly Group reporting submissions, including flash results, performance insights, and presentations
*Continuously improve reporting packs as group priorities and structures evolve
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
*Support forecasting and budgeting processes, challenging assumptions and highlighting risks and opportunities
*Ensure senior stakeholders are fully briefed and accountable for their numbers
*Provide longer-term and strategic planning support
*Analyse pipeline data to identify risks and opportunities against targets and forecasts
*Work with FP&A to enhance self-service forecasting, budgeting, and reporting tools
Candidate profile
*Strong background in FP&A, reporting, and commercial analysis
*Experience working with complex data sets in a global environment
*Advanced Excel skills (including automation/macros)
*Experience with Power BI
*Exposure to Dynamics 365