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Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

  • Location:

    Chichester

  • Sector:

    Food Manufacturing, Finance

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Natalie Overland

  • Job ref:

    NO19778

  • Published:

    about 2 months ago

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced, international business operating in the FMCG/food/agriculture sector. This strategic finance role is critical in driving commercial performance across the UK and Portugal, and at Group level.

We're looking for a hands-on, commercially savvy finance professional to join a growing business in the FMCG/food/agriculture space. As Group Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with the Commercial Director and team, helping drive performance across the UK, Portugal and Group-wide.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves getting into the detail of margins, pricing, and forecasts - but also enjoys big-picture thinking and shaping commercial decisions. You'll manage two Operations Finance Business Partners (UK & Portugal), support with key customer and cost insights, and play a central role in weekly commercial meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ownership of UK, Portugal, and Group-level customer gross margin reporting and analysis.

  • Delivering insightful commercial analysis for weekly sales meetings and supporting pricing decisions.

  • Partnering with the Commercial team on trade terms, new business opportunities, and customer profitability.

  • Developing tools for scenario planning to aid commercial decision-making.

  • Leading commercial budgeting and forecasting, including volumes, pricing, and gross margin by customer.

  • Oversight of trade debtors reporting and forecasting.

  • Acting as Group liaison for the Trade Credit Insurer.

  • Supporting packhouse budgeting and operational finance planning across territories.

  • Championing consistent financial processes, systems and reporting across UK and Portugal.

  • Line management and coaching of two regional Operations Finance Business Partners.

Is this you?

  • Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

  • Proven experience in a commercial finance business partnering role.

  • Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP.

  • Industry experience in FMCG, food, or agriculture is highly desirable.

  • Skilled communicator with excellent Excel and presentation capabilities.

  • A collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.

  • Willingness to travel regularly to Portugal.

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What's on offer:

From day one:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package from day 1:

  • 5% pension

  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

  • Option to buy/sell up to 1 week's holiday

  • EAP

  • Electric car charging port

  • Option for hybrid working (role dependant)

  • Maternity/paternity leave & pay

  • Sick pay (up to 30 days depending on length of service)

After successful probation such as:

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life Assurance

  • Discretionary bonus scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Eye test/glasses contribution

  • Long service awards

If this sounds like your next move then please reach out for a confidential chat on either 01780 480530 or at natalie.overland@morepeople.co.uk - INDOTHER

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