Commercial Finance Business Partner

Provide analytical and reporting support to the Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) and other key business stakeholders across plant operations and sales. Focus on preparing accurate financial data, supporting performance analysis, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and modeling activities. Identify opportunities for efficiency and profit improvement while aligning with national financial objectives and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models in collaboration with the Commercial Finance Manager.
• Compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis.
• Support profit and loss reviews and help identify key trends and financial drivers.
• Build and maintain scenario and sensitivity analysis tools to support business cases.
• Assist in the development of financial models for capital investment and operational changes.
• Work closely with the CFM to support financial reporting needs across Plant, Transport, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Collaborate with operational teams to support financial processes and reporting needs.
• Ensure high data integrity across budgeting, forecasting, and actual reporting.
• Analyze customer profitability, pricing, and cost-to-serve to support revenue growth initiatives.
• Assist in developing pricing models and supporting contract reviews.
• Monitor competitor pricing and commercial performance trends.
• Support the maintenance of financial controls and internal compliance frameworks.
• Adhere to internal controls and comply with reporting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; (CPA, CMA, CA) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, corporate finance, or business finance roles.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, ERP systems, BI tools, and data visualization software.
• Strategic financial analytical thinking and commercial acumen.
• Project management and advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Risk management, internal controls knowledge, regulatory compliance, and audit management experience.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards, with strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and openness to change, continuous learning orientation, and professional development focus.