Commercial Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Commercial Finance Business Partner - Product & Commercial
Location: Runcorn (with occasional travel)
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent

PHOENIX Medical Supplies is a leading provider of healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution services across the UK. We are dedicated to delivering operational excellence and supporting sustainable growth through strategic, data-driven decision-making.

• Provide commercial insight and analytical support for projects, process changes, and investment appraisals, including post-investment reviews.
• Analyse investment opportunities and supply financial data throughout implementation and transition to business-as-usual.
• Challenge and support the Management Team on business performance, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and utilise management information systems to drive profitability and support business strategy.
• Support the rollout of self-serve reporting tools and promote data-led decision-making across functions.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, identifying and quantifying their impact on revenue, margin, and cost performance.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and financial insights to support decision-making.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Proven experience delivering commercial decision support in fast-paced or multi-sector environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (SAP experience desirable).
• A dynamic, forward-thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Experience in project management or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash - a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme