Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner
Posted Today by The ONE Group Ltd
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: A fast-paced and progressive business in Northampton is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner for a 6-month assignment, offering a daily rate of up to £375. The role focuses on supporting the commercial function during a critical period by providing financial guidance and insights to senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading budgeting and forecasting activities, delivering high-quality reporting, and driving continuous improvement in commercial finance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the finance lead for commercial activities, providing insight, support and challenge to the commercial team
- Lead commercial budgeting and forecasting activities, with a strong focus on margin and performance drivers
- Deliver clear, high-quality reporting and analysis to support decision-making
- Own cost and pricing models, supporting pricing strategy and customer negotiations
- Partner with NPD teams to assess financial viability and support products to market
- Develop and track KPIs, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
- Contribute to monthly planning and performance cycles, including presentations and reporting
- Drive continuous improvement across commercial finance processes
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong commercial finance or business partnering background
- Proven experience with costing and pricing models
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
- Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge stakeholders
- Hands-on, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in an interim capacity
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Exposure to new product development finance
- Experience working with BI or reporting tools
Salary (Rate): £375.00/day
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Overview of the role: A fast paced and progressive business in Northampton are looking for an Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner for a 6 month assignment, paying up to £375 per day. The role will pay full focus to supporting the commercial function during a critical period. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and financial guidance to drive informed decision-making across pricing, forecasting and commercial performance. The role is offering hybrid working, but with regular site presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the finance lead for commercial activities, providing insight, support and challenge to the commercial team
- Lead commercial budgeting and forecasting activities, with a strong focus on margin and performance drivers
- Deliver clear, high-quality reporting and analysis to support decision-making
- Own cost and pricing models, supporting pricing strategy and customer negotiations
- Partner with NPD teams to assess financial viability and support products to market
- Develop and track KPIs, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
- Contribute to monthly planning and performance cycles, including presentations and reporting
- Drive continuous improvement across commercial finance processes
Skills & Experience Required
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong commercial finance or business partnering background
- Proven experience with costing and pricing models
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
- Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge stakeholders
- Hands-on, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in an interim capacity
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Exposure to new product development finance
- Experience working with BI or reporting tools