Commercial Finance Business Partner

Valeo Foods Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK food manufacturer is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to support and drive commercial decision-making. This role involves managing revenue, pricing, and margin, as well as providing critical insights and analysis to ensure profitable growth. The ideal candidate will hold or be studying for ACCA or CIMA and possess excellent financial analytics capabilities along with strong interpersonal skills. An exciting opportunity to influence and contribute to the future of the business in a dynamic environment awaits.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of financial analytics and strong presentation skills.
• Highly IT literate with knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to manage day-to-day issues and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial decision-making across the business.
• Manage revenue, pricing, and margin.
• Provide insight and analysis to drive profitable growth.
• Review month-end performance and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Financial analytics

Interpersonal skills

Excel expertise

PowerPoint skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Education

Studying for ACCA or CIMA or fully qualified

Job description

Company Description

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with Sales and wider operational teams, you’ll provide insight, challenge, and analysis to drive profitable growth.

This is a highly visible role, suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders and translating numbers into actionable insight.

• Commercial Support Specifics (amongst others)
• Revenue, pricing and margin management
• NPD process support: ensure the innovation processes are fully supported in terms of financial implications of proposals.
• Support to the demand planning team in testing demand plan assumptions and financialising the plans.
• Ad-hoc commercial support as requested by Head of commercial finance, senior finance business partners or Sales Director/NAMs
• Support the weekly sales process
• Review the forecast to ensure accuracy and provide commentary and understanding on variances, and support tracking of opportunities and risks.
• Ensure any gaps to budget/forecast are understood and use network across the business to work with the Sales Team on recovery plans.
• Work with the Sales Team on their budgets and long-term plans to ensure alignment with the business’s strategic direction.
• Review month-end performance and ensure reported numbers are accurate.
• Provide insight and variance analysis on actual performance vs comparatives.
• Support month-end reporting to ensure accurate and timely information, and ensure product margin analysis and trade investment KPIs are understood.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews with Sales to ensure no exposure with accruals and no surprises at year end.

Qualifications

• Studying for ACCA or CIMA or fully qualified.
• Excellent understanding of financial analytics and experience presenting complex financial issues to non‑financial executives.
• Highly IT literate; knowledge of ERP systems including planning components.
• Excellent report building skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence and persuade.
• Ability to structure and manage day‑to‑day issues as well as developmental projects.
• Structured and systemised approach.
• A commercial, focused and interrogative attitude.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to be hands‑on.

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!