Commercial Business Partner

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Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview: We're seeking a dynamic Commercial Business Partner who will be at the forefront of shaping and driving our commercial interests across assigned business divisions/segments.

This pivotal role will provide leadership and strategic direction on all commercial aspects, with a keen focus on controlling financial assets to ensure the maximisation of shareholder value. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our business by identifying and executing key growth and profitability enhancement strategies while managing commercial risk.

Job Description:

Major Job Functions

• As a member of the Senior Finance Leadership Team, drive and support the establishment of appropriate short-and long-term strategies to compete effectively in the current and future markets. Regularly identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the agreed strategy and govern accordingly.

• Delivery of the overall financial performance of the business including the achievement of revenue, profit and expense budgets on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Meet financial reporting responsibilities, ensuring results, budgets, and forecasts are robust, appropriate and auditable. Responsible for ensuring that all major contracts are commercially reviewed and approved prior to signing.

• Develop strong influencing relationships with major suppliers (particularly Caterpillar) and customers to ensure maximisation of the commercial impact of relationships. Key negotiator for dispute resolution and commercial considerations.

• Provide governance and support to sales and operational development plans/teams/projects, ensuring actions are in place to deliver growth whilst robustly managing gross margin and cost control.

• Lead the development of alternative commercially viable propositions to stimulate profitable growth, drive operational efficiencies, effectively manage assets and increase annual Free Cash Flow.

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, an annual management bonus, up to 7% pension, private medical insurance, and car allowance, you will benefit from:

• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

• Access to the company's share scheme

• Life Insurance

• Family-friendly policies to support working parents

• Support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first-aiders

• Employee wellbeing solutions

• Electric car scheme (UK)

• The opportunity to support your charity of choice via Give As You Earn.

• Length of service or recognition awards.

Specific Skills

• Fully qualified accountant with 5+ years post qualification experience

• Negotiation skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• Demonstrable ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve objectives with a team approach

Education and Experience

• Recognised Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, ACMA, ICAEW),

• Bachelor's Degree level education

• 5 - 10 Years related experience

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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