Senior Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner St Albans, Hertfordshire Circa £60,000 - £65,000 + Generous Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen within a 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 enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone. The Role As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, 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 - Experience within a Consumer-Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related would be highly advantageous 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 AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration