Commercial Finance Business Partner

Shield Safety Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Environmental Health & Safety technology firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner in Manchester. You will be the key link between Finance and commercial teams, driving pricing strategies and profitability in a fast-growing SaaS environment. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance or business partnering. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and substantial benefits including healthcare and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

33 days’ holiday plus the option to buy 5 extra

Healthcare plan including dental, eye, and physio cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Career growth through CPD support and mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills needed.
• Experience in SaaS, B2B, or recurring revenue environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product to drive performance and ROI.
• Analyse pricing, product profitability, and deal economics.
• Build business cases and financial models for growth opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Strategic Decision-Making

Strong Analytical Skills

Excel / Modelling

Confident Communication

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner (FP&A / SaaS)

Location: Manchester, Northern Quarter (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
Company: Shield Safety Group

About the Role

Ready to move beyond reporting and make a real commercial impact?
Join Shield Safety, a leader in Environmental Health & Safety software and services, working with major brands including Tesco, ASDA, and Radisson Hotels.

We’re growing fast and looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner (FP&A / SaaS) to become the key link between Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product. You’ll drive pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making in a recurring-revenue business model.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product to drive performance and ROI.
• Analyse pricing, product profitability, and deal economics to support commercial decisions.
• Evaluate marketing ROI, funnel performance, and customer acquisition cost.
• Build business cases and financial models for growth and investment opportunities.
• Track customer lifetime value (CLV) and identify upsell or renewal opportunities.
• Deliver board-ready insights that directly influence EBITDA performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering
• Strong analytical and Excel / modelling skills
• Confident communicator who can influence commercial teams
• Background in SaaS, B2B, or recurring revenue environments is preferred but not essential – we welcome candidates from professional services, tech, telco, or other data-driven sectors.

What’s in It for You

• Hybrid working: 2 days in our Manchester office, 3 days from home
• People-first approach with colleague wellbeing at the everything we do
• 33 days’ holiday (plus the option to buy 5 extra)
• Healthcare plan including dental, eye, and physio cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Career growth through CPD support, mentorship, and exposure to strategic board-level work

Why Join Shield Safety

We’re a highly-respected, industry-leading tech-enabled services business with ambitious growth plans. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on strategic commercial projects, and see the direct impact of your analysis on business performance.

Apply today

To join Shield Safety as our next Commercial Finance Analyst (FP&A / SaaS) and help shape the future of a growing Manchester-based success story.