Commercial Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner / Runcorn (hybrid) / Salary £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance, bonus and great benefits package.

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading UK organisation to recruit an ambitious Commercial Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing finance team, providing commercially focused insight and partnering with key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

This role offers significant exposure across the business, combining commercial analysis, financial planning, investment appraisal, and business partnering within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic projects, process improvements, and investment appraisals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and deliver financial support throughout implementation and transition into business-as-usual activity.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and management teams to challenge performance, identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and enhance management information and reporting tools to drive profitability and support strategic objectives.
• Support the development and rollout of self-service reporting solutions, promoting a data-driven culture across the organisation.
• Assist in the production of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans alongside operational stakeholders.
• Monitor market and industry trends, assessing potential impacts on revenue, margins, and operating costs.
• Produce meaningful financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support informed business decision-making.
• Act as a trusted finance partner, influencing decision-making and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and turning financial data into actionable business insight.

Key skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, or commercially focused finance role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience supporting commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge (SAP experience advantageous).
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for driving business performance.

Desirable Experience

• Project-based finance or transformation programme experience.
• Experience working within healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Health cash plan
• Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee discounts and retail offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities

If you're a qualified finance professional looking to move into a commercially focused role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on