Finance Business Partner

Finance Business PartnerLocation: Derby (Hybrid Working)Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits

A well-established FMCG organisation based in Derby is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to support commercial and operational leadership with financial insight, planning and performance analysis.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing meaningful analysis and partnering support to help drive improved business performance.

• Lead the gross margin budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate projections and clear visibility for leadership teams.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and long-term forecasting.
• Deliver detailed analysis of volume, pricing and margin performance, highlighting trends and key commercial drivers.
• Provide regular financial performance reporting to senior management with clear insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with operations and commercial teams to understand performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Challenge and support senior stakeholders with financial insight to inform key business decisions.
• Track and explain variance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities early.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives focused on improving profitability and financial performance.
• Partner with IT and BI teams to strengthen data quality, reporting processes and financial visibility across the business.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Background in commercial finance, FP&A or finance business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with experience analysing volume, revenue and margin performance.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong forecasting, planning and financial analysis capability.

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to take on a visible business partnering role within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

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