Finance Business Partner / Commercial Finance Analyst / Finance Manager

Role Description

The Finance Business Partner / Commercial Finance Analyst / Finance Manager is responsible for providing strategic financial analysis, commercial insights, budgeting support, and business performance management to help drive sustainable growth and informed decision-making.

This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities, optimize profitability, and support long-term business objectives.

The position plays a critical role in translating financial data into actionable business insights by analyzing revenue, costs, margins, operational performance, and commercial activities.

Responsibilities include developing financial forecasts, preparing budgets, monitoring key performance indicators, evaluating investment opportunities, supporting pricing strategies, and delivering meaningful financial reports that influence strategic decisions.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial awareness, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and practical manner. The successful candidate will contribute to financial planning initiatives, improve reporting processes, strengthen financial controls, and support business performance through data-driven recommendations.

Key responsibilities include

• Partner with business units to provide financial guidance and support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, revenue trends, operating costs, profitability, and business drivers.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, financial models, and long-term business plans.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for business stakeholders.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities, pricing strategies, investment proposals, and business initiatives.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across multiple business functions.
• Identify financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, operations, procurement, and leadership teams to improve business performance.
• Analyze market trends, customer profitability, product performance, and commercial results.
• Support month-end reporting, financial reviews, and business performance discussions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reporting standards, and internal control procedures.
• Improve financial processes, reporting automation, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations that enhance profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Support strategic projects, business transformations, and organizational growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, and commercial finance principles.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to develop financial models, performance dashboards, and business forecasts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate financial impacts on business decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, financial systems, business intelligence tools, and data analysis software.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills with the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior business leaders.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements, and corporate governance principles.
• Adaptability and willingness to continuously improve financial processes and business performance.
• Strong professional integrity with the ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Commitment to continuous learning, strategic thinking, and delivering high-quality financial support.

The Finance Business Partner / Commercial Finance Analyst / Finance Manager plays a key role in driving financial excellence by providing strategic insights, strengthening commercial performance, improving financial planning, and supporting informed business decisions that contribute to sustainable organizational growth and long-term success.