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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.
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 or at - INDOTHER
