Full job descriptionAdele Carr Recruitment is partnering with a well known FMCG/market leading brand with reference to an urgent requirement for a Commercial Finance Business Partner.
The household name continues to grow and invest and it’s a fantastic time to join.
The role:
To support the Sales Financial Controller. In this highly visible role, you’ll provide both strategic and day-to-day financial support to the Commercial team, ensuring robust financial reporting, insightful analysis and accurate forecasting. You’ll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.
What you’ll do:
*Partner with Sales teams to provide financial insight and commercial challenge.
*Manage customer P&Ls and support customer business planning.
*Contribute to Sales Business Reviews and commercial decision-making.
*Build strong relationships across Commercial teams to influence decisions early.
*Attend customer meetings and support Joint Business Planning (JBP) activities.
*Provide support with debt resolution and day-to-day commercial queries
*Review, analyse and challenge commercial forecasts, risks and opportunities.
*Deliver meaningful financial insights on customer and brand performance.
*Explain variances against budget, prior forecasts and previous year performance.
*Reconcile Customer Net Sales Value (NSV).
*Produce ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
*Provide commentary on key drivers of business performance
*Support monthly promotional planning processes.
*Complete pre- and post-promotion evaluations.
*Analyse performance against forecast and prior year results
*Prepare and post journals.
*Support month-end reporting activities.
*Work closely with the Sales Financial Controller throughout financial cycles.
*Ensure all commercial commitments comply with company governance and approval processes
*Lead the annual budgeting process for your business area.
*Partner with Commercial teams to develop robust plans that achieve business targets
What you’ll bring:
*Degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
*Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
*Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders effectively.
*Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
*Financial modelling and analytical expertise.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
*Experience working with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation