Commercial Finance Business Partner

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent Competitive Ref: 417856

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, international consumer-led business operating across multiple markets, with a strong presence in the UK and Europe. The organisation is continuing to evolve its commercial and digital capabilities, creating a high-profile opening within its finance function.
Supporting one of the largest and most complex business units, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the commercial decision-making process, working closely with senior leadership to drive performance, improve profitability and influence strategic direction. This is a highly visible position offering genuine scope to make an impact and work closely with top-tier stakeholders, including exposure to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Operating as a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to the commercial leadership team across the UK and European markets. You will take ownership of multiple P&Ls and provide clear, insightful analysis to support business performance.
Key responsibilities include:

Partnering closely with senior stakeholders, including a General Manager, to influence strategic and operational decisions
Leading budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes
Providing commercial insight across pricing, promotions and investment decisions
Driving ROI analysis and challenging performance to ensure optimal resource allocation
Translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Supporting cross-functional initiatives, including supply chain and inventory optimisation
Playing a proactive role in improving financial understanding across the wider business

This is a fast-paced, highly commercial role where you will be expected to operate with autonomy, credibility and influence.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially focused finance professional with strong business partnering experience and the ability to operate confidently in a demanding, high-performance environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role
Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance
Experience managing or supporting complex P&Ls within a fast-paced environment
Background in consumer-led, retail or FMCG environments (highly desirable, but not essential)
Excellent analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability and strong financial modelling experience
Ability to present financial information clearly, with strong storytelling and communication skills
Resilience, confidence and the ability to challenge constructively
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

This role would suit someone who thrives in a commercially driven environment and enjoys working closely with stakeholders to drive tangible business outcomes.