Finance Business Partner - Sales
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- England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionJoin a high-profile National Sales division as a Finance Business Partner, providing commercially focused financial insight and challenge to senior sales leaders. You’ll partner closely with the sales function to drive performance, improve profitability and support strategic decision-making, while working within the wider finance team of a large, established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a visible impact.
What you’ll do
*Act as the key finance partner to the National Sales leadership team, providing insight, challenge and commercial support.
*Own and drive the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process for the sales division.
*Provide clear analysis of sales performance, revenue, margins, costs and profitability.
*Translate financial data into actionable commercial insight for senior stakeholders.
*Partner with sales leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks and improve financial performance.
*Lead monthly performance reviews, explaining variances and agreeing appropriate actions.
*Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, investment cases, customer profitability and strategic initiatives.
*Develop and maintain meaningful KPIs and reporting to support sales performance.
*Challenge assumptions and promote strong financial discipline across the division.
*Work collaboratively with wider Finance, Commercial and Operations teams on business-wide initiatives.
What you’ll bring*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant relevant commercial finance experience.
*Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role.
*Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and influence business performance.
*Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, ideally within a sales, commercial or customer-facing environment.
*Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations.
*Confident communicator who can constructively challenge and influence at all levels.
*Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools would be advantageous.
*A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a large, complex organisation.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
Package*£55,000 base salary
*Performance-related bonus
*Private Medical Insurance
*Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Northampton
*Opportunity to work closely with senior commercial leaders within an established organisation
*Strong scope for professional development and career progression
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
What you’ll do
*Act as the key finance partner to the National Sales leadership team, providing insight, challenge and commercial support.
*Own and drive the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process for the sales division.
*Provide clear analysis of sales performance, revenue, margins, costs and profitability.
*Translate financial data into actionable commercial insight for senior stakeholders.
*Partner with sales leaders to identify opportunities, manage risks and improve financial performance.
*Lead monthly performance reviews, explaining variances and agreeing appropriate actions.
*Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, investment cases, customer profitability and strategic initiatives.
*Develop and maintain meaningful KPIs and reporting to support sales performance.
*Challenge assumptions and promote strong financial discipline across the division.
*Work collaboratively with wider Finance, Commercial and Operations teams on business-wide initiatives.
What you’ll bring*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant relevant commercial finance experience.
*Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role.
*Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and influence business performance.
*Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, ideally within a sales, commercial or customer-facing environment.
*Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations.
*Confident communicator who can constructively challenge and influence at all levels.
*Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools would be advantageous.
*A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a large, complex organisation.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
Package*£55,000 base salary
*Performance-related bonus
*Private Medical Insurance
*Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Northampton
*Opportunity to work closely with senior commercial leaders within an established organisation
*Strong scope for professional development and career progression
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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