Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner

1 month ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Rutherford Cross Full time

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with one of Scotland’s most well-known drinks brands to appoint an Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner for a 12-month maternity cover. This represents an exceptional opportunity to join an exciting company in a vibrant sector, gaining a wide range of exposure in a varied and dynamic role. You will work for a highly aspirant manager and be part of a best-in-market commercial finance team.

Ideally, we are looking to engage with newly / recently qualified accountants from the Big 4 / mid-tier firms. However, we will consider individuals who are qualified in the commercial industry who can display robust commercial acumen and who have experience in business partnering where they have previously influenced decision-making.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing timely and accurate commercial information to the Sales & Marketing functions within the business. This includes planning, budgeting / forecasting, reporting, analysis, and general commercial and financial support. This role should add value to the wider business through strong analytical skills and commercial insight.

**Key Duties Include**:

- Commercial Reporting_
- Ensure integrity of the P&L for own area of responsibility from the revenue (and Sales volume) line through to brand contribution
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial accruals
- Prepare and review detailed variance analysis at month-end to ensure any movements versus plan and prior year are fully understood across Finance, Sales & Marketing functions
- Provide Sales and Marketing with accurate financial analysis to enable them to effectively measure the performance of customers and brands
- Support on ad hoc data and analysis requests from Head of Commercial Finance, Sales and Marketing
- Commercial Support_
- Attend / support Quarterly Business Review meetings with all senior stakeholders & Executive Board. Present performance including full-year forecast along with associated risks & opportunities
- Attend / support at regional Leadership Team meetings as required
- Support Sales and Marketing teams in customer negotiations, new product proposals, analysis of promotional mechanics, and ongoing customer data requirements
- Support Sales on new pricing proposals clearly illustrating the impact on both the business and the customer
- Commercial Planning_
- Co-ordinating the planning processes for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and strategic 5-year plans for areas of responsibility
- Challenge the Sales and Marketing team inputs as appropriate to drive accurate and realistic forecasting at all times
- Provide detailed variance analyses to explain the impact of movements in volume, price, and cost on the P&L versus plan & prior years
- Presentation of financial plans at the quarterly business review meetings
- Strategic Marketing_
- Work closely with brand teams to monitor strategic marketing spend versus signed-off plans
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of strategic marketing accruals
- Provide timely reporting of monthly spend, highlighting any variances to budgets
- Projects & Continuous Improvement_
- Lead and take part in strategic projects across the business from a Finance perspective
- Continually review processes in the department to ensure they are at their most efficient within Finance and Sales and Marketing

For more information regarding this opportunity or to organise an initial confidential discussion, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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