Commercial Finance Business Partner

Westmill Foods; Enfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food manufacturer in the UK seeks a professional for a finance role focusing on business partnering with commercial teams. The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, with proven experience in commercial finance, coupled with excellent influencing and communication skills. This role involves analyzing commercial performance and supporting investment decisions. The company offers an annual incentive plan and a variety of employee benefits aimed at enhancing wellbeing.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform Extra Spice

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with proven part qualified experience.
• Track record of success in Commercial Finance business partnering.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial teams to provide insight and challenge.
• Analyze and report on commercial performance.
• Evaluate investment and new business opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Finance business partnering

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Department: Finance
Location: Enfield
Closing date: 30th January 2026

Our Business

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will have responsibility for business partnering our commercial teams, providing insight, challenge, and influence to help deliver profitable growth across all sales channels. Impact and influence are key skill sets integral to this role in order to help deliver better outcomes for the business. In addition, you will analyse and report on commercial performance on a periodic basis and partner with commercial teams to evaluate investment and new business opportunities.

Commercially astute with a good business understanding, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across all areas of the business. The ability to develop and maintain productive cross functional relationships at all levels of the organisation is also extremely important.

Who we are looking for

Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA preferred) with proven part qualified experience, you’ll have a track record of success in Commercial Finance business partnering. Supported by excellent influencing, communication and I.T. skills, you will be able to evidence a logical and astute approach to solving business problems, along with the drive and resilience to implement change where necessary.

What we offer:

• An annual Incentive Plan

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.

Would you like to hear more?

We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.