Finance Business Partner – Commercial

Leeds City Centre | Hybrid (3 Days in Office)

£70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A high-performing and fast-paced FMCG group, operating at scale across the UK, is looking for a dynamic Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their growing team. With state-of-the-art new offices in the heart of Leeds and a hybrid working model, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to influence key commercial decisions in a business committed to innovation and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Act as the go-to Finance Business Partner for commercial and customer teams, supporting contract negotiations, pricing, investment decisions and performance analysis.
• Provide end-to-end financial insight across the product lifecycle — from concept to shelf — ensuring margin protection and value creation.
• Lead financial input across the IBP process, aligning forecasts with commercial plans and challenging assumptions where needed.
• Drive smarter promotions, terms, and pricing strategies through data-led insights and net revenue management.
• Own key commercial areas including customer terms, artwork/origination costs, open book contracts and inflation recovery.
• Support and develop a small team, building a strong, commercially credible finance capability.

What You’ll Need:

• Fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong post-qualification experience in commercial finance.
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or retail – with a sharp eye for margin, volume, and product mix.
• Commercially confident – able to present insight to senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and influence direction.
• A hands-on approach – happy diving into the numbers but always keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team is a plus.

What You’ll Get:

• £70,000 base salary
• Car allowance and bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in Leeds City Centre HQ)
• Private medical, enhanced pension, share scheme and wellbeing support
• Career development in a progressive and commercially driven finance team

This is a standout opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, real-world finance — close to the numbers, close to the people, and with a clear path to senior leadership.