Group Commercial Finance Business Partner
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Chichester, GB
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