Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner | Wirral | £60,000 - £70,000

An opportunity to join a growing FMCG business on the Wirral, this role will be expected to drive commercial performance of key business units whilst also provide comprehensive cost analysis/management of internal departments & stakeholders.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will have a broad set of responsibilities and be expected to work autonomously whilst also having the support of senior finance leaders.

Main duties include;

• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, influencing decision-making through insight and challenge
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis to support pricing, margin optimisation, and revenue growth initiatives
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling reforecast processes for commercial functions, translating strategy into financial plans
• Deliver clear, actionable performance reporting with a focus on drivers, trends, and opportunities rather than variance explanation alone
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to evaluate ROI on campaigns, promotions, and customer initiatives
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support investment cases, new product launches, and strategic initiatives
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, proactively recommending actions to improve profitability
• Support contract evaluation, customer profitability analysis, and commercial negotiations
• Drive cost-to-serve analysis and help optimise customer and channel mix
• Improve the quality of data and insights through better use of systems, dashboards, and automation
• Challenge assumptions and embed financial discipline while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships
• Support month-end close by providing commercial insight and narrative to accompany results
• Contribute to long-range planning and strategic reviews, linking financial outcomes to business drivers
• Partner cross-functionally to embed a performance culture and accountability for results
• Act as a change agent, supporting transformation, growth initiatives, and continuous improvement

Candidate profile;

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified preferred but not essential
• Substantial business partnering experience ideally in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced excel skills

Benefits;

• Hybrid working policy
• Free parking
• Annual bonus scheme
• Affiliated staff retail discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Healthcare support scheme