Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner – Product & Commercial Location: Runcorn (with occasional travel) Function: Finance

We are working with a commercially focused organisation seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their wider finance team. This is a key role supporting product and commercial functions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and profitable growth.

The Role
You will provide high-quality financial insight, analysis and challenge across a range of commercial activities. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will support projects, investment appraisals and ongoing performance management, ensuring financial rigour is embedded throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial insight and analytical support for projects, process changes and investment appraisals, including post-investment reviews

• Analyse investment opportunities and support projects from initiation through to business-as-usual

• Challenge and support senior management on business performance, providing root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Develop and utilise management information to improve profitability and inform strategy

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for agreed business areas in partnership with key stakeholders

• Identify emerging revenue, margin and cost trends and quantify impact on P&L and cash flow

• Provide market insight and assess potential impacts on business activity

• Produce ad hoc management information to support decision-making

About You

• (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualification experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles

• Strong background in financial analysis, investment appraisal and business case development

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively

• Highly analytical, commercially astute and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems such as SAP is advantageous

This role would suit a proactive, relationship-driven finance professional looking to make a tangible commercial impact.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates