Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

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