Finance Business Partner
Permanent
Chester
£55,000 - £62,000
Looking for a finance role that's anything but ordinary? We're are recruiting for a high-growth business based on the Wirral area who are recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner who wants to work for a business who passionate, driven and thrives on teamwork.
**The Role
As Finance Business Partner you'll be the financial expert driving sales and margin growth. You'll play a crucial role in shaping strategy with clear, actionable insights.
**Key Responsibilities
- Own the Commercial Finance, working directly with the operational and sales directors
- Track and report daily margin performance vs budget at product group level, with weekly performance analysis.
- Deliver sharp, insightful analysis on product and promo performance to drive margin growth, and challenge when needed.
- Scenario plan for price and margin changes, forecasting their impact on sales and margin.
- Partner with category managers to build budgets and forecasts for sales, margin, and commercial income.
- Stay ahead of margin forecasts by understanding how current trading impacts budgets.
- Support the trading team in supplier negotiations, analysing profitability and the impact of cost changes.
- Build sales and cost models
- Review and challenge commercial proposals, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Act as the go-to between teams, flagging supplier funding risks and commercial income opportunities.
**What You'll Need
- Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
- Sharp commercial awareness and strong numeracy skills - you'll love to dig into the details and challenge the status quo.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver financial results.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Qualified or qualified by experience
**What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
Ready to bring your finance skills to a dynamic, growing team? Apply now or call Rebecca on