Commercial Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner

York
Full time
Permanent

About the RoleA well-established, growth focused consumer business is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to support their financial planning and decision making within their commercial sales and marketing functions.
This is a high impact role requiring a strong analytical skillset, commercial insight and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving performance and improving financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis*Develop and refine intake and acquisition models that translate commercial and marketing plans into financial outcomes
*Build, maintain, and continuously improve financial forecasts, budgets, and reforecasts aligned to strategic objectives
*Deliver timely and accurate KPI reporting across sales channels (including digital and offline channels)
Business Partnering*Act as a trusted advisor to Sales and Marketing teams, supporting investment decisions and performance evaluation
*Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure marketing investment plans are financially robust and return-focused
*Partner with Digital and Non-Digital teams to track acquisition performance and campaign effectiveness
Reporting & Insight*Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards (or equivalent BI tools) to support performance tracking and decision-making
*Provide detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews
*Lead financial performance analysis across different sales channels and customer segments
Stakeholder Engagement*Partner with senior leadership to align financial reporting, expectations, and performance goals
*Work closely with FP&A to ensure consistency and integrity in forecasting and budgeting cycles
*Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders

About You

Qualifications*Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Experience*Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles
*Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with marketing, digital, or commercial teams
*Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Skills*Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
*Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI (or similar data tools)
*Confident communicator, able to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment