Finance Business Partner - FMCG in Hertford - Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited

Senior Finance Business Partner - FMCG
Hertfordshire
Circa £65,000 (Depending on experience) + 15% Bonus Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a fully qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) accountant has arisen within this highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.

The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who already has a track record of Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial finance and enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.

The Role

As a trusted Finance Business Partner to divisional leaders, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.

This role has non-negotiable requirements and will only suit candidates who meet the following criteria:
Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experience
Must have experience within a Consumer-Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related.

Skills & Personal Attributes:
Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider business
Able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable challenging constructively to ensure "no surprises" outcomes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, resilient and commercially curious

Finance Business Partnering:

Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiatives
Provide clear, value-adding insight and tell the story behind the numbers
Challenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understood
Support decision-making with robust commercial analysis and recommendations

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
Translate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitability
Deliver scenario modelling and ad-hoc analysis to support business planning

Performance & Reporting:
Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvement
Ensure timely and accurate month-end results, working closely with core finance teams
Analyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiency
Prepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadership
Commercial & Cost Management:

Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms:
Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvements
Support audits and systems or process enhancements as required

Why Apply?

Join a growing, high-performing business with a strong market presence
Work in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused culture
Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high-impact projects
Excellent development and progression opportunities

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