Commercial Finance Business Partner in London

About the role

The Commercial Finance Business Partner sits within our FP&A team and reports to the FP&A Manager, with a core focus on Revenue and Gross profit performance of the business.

As the Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will sit at the heart of our strategic planning and decision-making processes. Your role will involve providing valuable analysis and insights to drive sustainable top-line growth, margin improvement and development of new business streams.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with divisional heads to provide financial analysis, insight and recommendations to support business on strategic and tactical decisions
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand key revenue drivers,
• Budgeting and forecasting to support annual planning, forecasting and 3-year plan development
• Preparation of monthly management reporting, variance analysis and commentary for senior management
• Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on business performance, trends and variances
• Working with teams to identify and track KPIs, and develop action plans to improve results

What success looks like

• Accurate management reporting delivered to agreed deadlines
• Exceptional communication conveying complex financial information in a simple way
• Analytically curious with a strong attention to detail

What we are looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• 1-3 years experience in a Commercial Finance/FP&A environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Loves data and has excellent analytical, financial modelling and Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Able to both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

What we're offering you:

• Flexible hours and summer hours
• Hybrid working
• Competitive holiday benefits – 25 days a year paid holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (increases 1 day a year up to 30 days)
• Closed for Christmas holidays
• Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year
• Life Assurance and Income Protection to protect your loved ones
• Benefits allowance for health, dental, and vision coverage
• Defined Contribution Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Be Well: Our award-winning wellbeing and mental health programme to support all MVFers and their families
• Family Forward support for our MVF parents and their mini-mes
• Free breakfast when in the office
• 2 charity days a year