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Commercial Finance Business Partner / Runcorn (hybrid) / Salary £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance, bonus and great benefits package.Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading UK organisation to recruit an ambitious Commercial Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing finance team, providing commercially focused insight and partnering with key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
This role offers significant exposure across the business, combining commercial analysis, financial planning, investment appraisal, and business partnering within a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities*Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic projects, process improvements, and investment appraisals.
*Evaluate investment opportunities and deliver financial support throughout implementation and transition into business-as-usual activity.
*Partner with senior stakeholders and management teams to challenge performance, identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective actions.
*Develop and enhance management information and reporting tools to drive profitability and support strategic objectives.
*Support the development and rollout of self-service reporting solutions, promoting a data-driven culture across the organisation.
*Assist in the production of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans alongside operational stakeholders.
*Monitor market and industry trends, assessing potential impacts on revenue, margins, and operating costs.
*Produce meaningful financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support informed business decision-making.
*Act as a trusted finance partner, influencing decision-making and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and turning financial data into actionable business insight.
Key skills*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Proven experience in a Commercial Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, or commercially focused finance role.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
*Experience supporting commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
*Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
*Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge (SAP experience advantageous).
*A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for driving business performance.
Desirable Experience*Project-based finance or transformation programme experience.
*Experience working within healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments.
Package & Benefits*Competitive salary
*Annual bonus scheme
*Company car or car allowance
*Private healthcare
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
*Health cash plan
*Financial wellbeing platform
*Employee discounts and retail offers
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Contributory pension scheme
*Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities
If you’re a qualified finance professional looking to move into a commercially focused role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on