Commercial Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner

Our client based in Wellingborough (hybrid working is available but 3 days in the office is required each week) are seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst / Business Partner to join them in a permanent position. You must be at least CIMA part qualified or a very strong QBE candidate to be considered for this role. Based on relevant skills and experience the salary will be circa £50k + bonus and benefits, for more details please apply. Job Spec: Working as part of our Commercial Finance team, balancing both financial accounting and business partnering to our trading teams. You must be a confident communicator, letting the numbers/finances highlight trends, risks and opportunities and be able to effectively business partner the trading teams insights gained. This role has the potential in the long term to move categories/area of the business or work on projects internally. Main Responsibilities Influencing Category Managers to ensure understanding of margin and central income. A financial expert for the Category team. Undertake analysis of the major drivers of category growth e.g. pricing, promotions etc. Identify future Risk & Opportunity Delivering monthly management accounting and other relevant reporting for your business area You will need: CIMA part qualified or a strong QBE Strong business partnering skills to work closely with the trading teams Progression in your career to date and a desire to learn A commercial mindset with experience in budgeting and forecasting, margins, stakeholder management, business partnering, analysis especially in regards to profitability. The ability to present your findings in a clear and concise manner A natural aptitude towards finance and numerical data with some Management Account experience The ability to influence across a wide range of internal functions To ensure strong financial controls are upheld Experience within the Retail / FMCG industry will be advantageous but not a prerequisite for the role