Commercial Finance Business Partner

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Commercial Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Notice: Immediately Available

I am recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a leading global luxury business for a 12 month FTC. This is a global role with stakeholders across multiple international locations, based in London.

The Role

The function of the Commercial Finance Business Partner is to work closely with the Global Finance Business Partner in delivering a wide range of financial support across multiple commercial departments, and to lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements for the department and Group FP&A.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Maintain an accurate view of the forthcoming sales pipeline (sales and profitability) and ensure this is accurately reported to the department and Group FP&A
  • Complete monthly management reporting packs for commercial departments, providing clear commentary on financial performance, risks, and opportunities versus forecast
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle in partnership with the Global FBP, working closely with business managers, department heads, and Group FP&A
  • Deliver timely and accurate reporting of financial results, including insightful commentary on key performance drivers

Commercial Support

  • Provide analysis to support strategic decision-making, including margin trends by region, value band, product/category segmentation, and performance versus competitors
  • Support evaluation of commercial deal structures, pricing decisions, and post-sale offers
  • Calculate and report on revenue upside opportunities and associated risks
  • Run scenario modelling and where required, detailed break-even analysis to support transaction decisions
  • Support understanding of sales and profit contribution by individual business units or teams
  • Undertake cost-benefit analysis to ensure efficient allocation of resources across the department
  • Ensure accuracy of sales and departmental general ledger actuals, reviewing results in detail and recommending accruals or month‑end adjustments where required
  • Support cost control initiatives through variance analysis and identification of potential overspends
  • Promote a strong financial control environment, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition and adherence to financial policies and processes

What You’ll Bring to the Team

  • Accounting qualification or degree, ideally with 2–3+ years’ experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role
  • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong relationship‑building skills across finance and operational teams at all levels of seniority
  • Proactive, independent thinker with strong problem‑solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong systems experience, ideally including ERP and performance management tools (e.g. JDE / Hyperion)

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Job Description:

Commercial Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Notice: Immediately Available

I am recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a leading global luxury business for a 12 month FTC. This is a global role with stakeholders across multiple international locations, based in London.

The Role

The function of the Commercial Finance Business Partner is to work closely with the Global Finance Business Partner in delivering a wide range of financial support across multiple commercial departments, and to lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements for the department and Group FP&A.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Maintain an accurate view of the forthcoming sales pipeline (sales and profitability) and ensure this is accurately reported to the department and Group FP&A
  • Complete monthly management reporting packs for commercial departments, providing clear commentary on financial performance, risks, and opportunities versus forecast
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle in partnership with the Global FBP, working closely with business managers, department heads, and Group FP&A
  • Deliver timely and accurate reporting of financial results, including insightful commentary on key performance drivers

Commercial Support

  • Provide analysis to support strategic decision-making, including margin trends by region, value band, product/category segmentation, and performance versus competitors
  • Support evaluation of commercial deal structures, pricing decisions, and post-sale offers
  • Calculate and report on revenue upside opportunities and associated risks
  • Run scenario modelling and where required, detailed break-even analysis to support transaction decisions
  • Support understanding of sales and profit contribution by individual business units or teams
  • Undertake cost-benefit analysis to ensure efficient allocation of resources across the department
  • Ensure accuracy of sales and departmental general ledger actuals, reviewing results in detail and recommending accruals or month‑end adjustments where required
  • Support cost control initiatives through variance analysis and identification of potential overspends
  • Promote a strong financial control environment, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition and adherence to financial policies and processes

What You’ll Bring to the Team

  • Accounting qualification or degree, ideally with 2–3+ years’ experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role
  • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong relationship‑building skills across finance and operational teams at all levels of seniority
  • Proactive, independent thinker with strong problem‑solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong systems experience, ideally including ERP and performance management tools (e.g. JDE / Hyperion)

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Posted: May 20th, 2026