Finance Business Partner

Alconbury - Office based role

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE



We are working with a market leading client within FMCG/Production who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis. This will include providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve business performance. Acting as a key link between finance and operational teams, the role focuses on profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:Financial Analysis & Reporting

*Analyse customer and product profitability, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
*Produce regular performance reports with clear, actionable insights
*Support pricing, product, and commercial decisions through financial evaluation
Planning & Forecasting

*Develop and maintain forecasting models
*Support budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
*Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts
Profitability & Performance

*Assess impact of promotions and cost drivers on margins
*Provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency
Business Partnering

*Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Operations, Product)
*Present financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
*Support leadership with data-driven decision-making
Process Improvement

*Enhance reporting, tools, and financial processes
*Work with analytics teams to improve data quality and insight
Management Accounts Support

*Assist with preparation and review of management accounts
*Provide insight and explanations for financial performance
Skills & ExperienceEssential:

*Experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or management accounting
*Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
*Advanced Excel and experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
*Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
*Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
*Reliable and accountable
*Proactive and adaptable
*Collaborative and team-oriented
*Results-focused with strong attention to detail


Desirable

*Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or similar sectors
*Knowledge of ERP systems and forecasting tools
*Experience with margin analysis, cost optimisation, or product development finance