Senior Finance Business Partner - FMCGHertfordshireCirca £60,000 - £65,000 + 15% Bonus BenefitsThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity for a fully qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) accountant has arisen within this highly successful, fast-growing consumer-led business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. This organisation operates in a dynamic, commercial environment and continues to invest heavily in growth, innovation, and its people.The role sits at the heart of the business and acts as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial stakeholders. It will suit a confident, outgoing finance professional who already has a track record of Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial finance and enjoys working closely with non-finance leaders and influencing decision-making through insight rather than reporting alone.The RoleAs a trusted Finance Business Partner to divisional leaders, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic and operational decision-making across the business.This role has non-negotiable requirements and will only suit candidates who meet the following criteria:Must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)Must have a background in FP&A or Commercial Finance with demonstrable finance business partnering experienceMust have experience within a Consumer-Led, Retail or FMCG environment or a closely related.Skills & Personal Attributes:Confident communicator who enjoys working with the wider businessAble to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholdersComfortable challenging constructively to ensure "no surprises" outcomesStrong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative, resilient and commercially curiousFinance Business Partnering:Act as a true commercial partner to commercial, operational teams and sales teams, supporting multiple projects and initiativesProvide clear, value-adding insight and tell the story behind the numbersChallenge assumptions constructively, ensuring risks and opportunities are fully understoodSupport decision-making with robust commercial analysis and recommendationsPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting:Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cyclesTranslate commercial plans into financial outcomes including revenue, costs and profitabilityDeliver scenario modelling and ad-hoc analysis to support business planningPerformance & Reporting:Own and develop commercial reporting, driving continuous improvementEnsure timely and accurate month-end results, working closely with core finance teamsAnalyse performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve margins and efficiencyPrepare financial reviews and presentations for senior leadershipCommercial & Cost Management:Monitor pricing, margins, commercial terms:Identify key cost drivers and support initiatives to deliver sustainable cost improvementsSupport audits and systems or process enhancements as requiredWhy Apply?Join a growing, high-performing business with a strong market presenceWork in a collaborative, energetic and commercially focused cultureGain exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high-impact projectsExcellent development and progression opportunitiesAGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration