Finance Business Partner – Commercial

AG Barr Group

. Provide finance management and partnership to business leaders and sales teams to drive business performance in an FMCG Commercial environment .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCumbernauld • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and analysis within an FMCG environment, focusing on business performance, P&L governance, and effective partnership with sales teams. Proven ability to lead financial controls, reporting, and coaching of junior team members.

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Qualified AccountantFinancial AnalysisCommercial FMCG ExperienceBusiness PlanningPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingManagement ReportingRisk ManagementTax Strategy PlanningCorporate FinanceTreasury ManagementROI AppraisalsBusiness NegotiationPerformance ManagementAccounting Information Systems

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingConstructive Challenge

Industry Keywords

FMCGCommercial P&LJoint Business PlansFinancial ControlsGovernance KPIs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide finance management and partnership to business leaders and sales teams to drive business performance in an FMCG Commercial environment
Work closely with the sales team to maximise return on investment in customer joint business plans, trade terms and promotions
Own and govern the Commercial P&L, including £100m of cost on behalf of the Commercial function
Support the Sales Director and Sales Leadership team in executing functional strategy and driving business performance
Perform ROI appraisals on new business opportunities
Support development of annual terms and joint business plans
Support customer pricing negotiations to maximise profitability and distribution growth
Provide reporting, analysis and insight with constructive challenge and coaching
Own and enhance the end-to-end business performance management cycle, including period close, forecast, R&O and action planning
Provide timely, accurate and relevant standard reporting to the Commercial function
Drive financial performance reviews against the annual budget/plan
Improve performance management processes through greater insight and efficiency
Lead financial controls and governance within Commercial
Educate and support delivery of Commercial governance KPIs
Ensure accurate and timely completion of financial accounting and control activities for the Commercial P&L and balance sheet
Coach and develop junior team members
Lead up to 2 graduate or qualified accountants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Accountant with 3+PQE and strong financial analysis skills
Experience in a Commercial FMCG environment business partnering sales teams
Financial accounting and reporting
Business planning, management reporting and analysis
Accounting information systems
Commercial understanding
Business and negotiation skills
People management
Communication verbal and written
Risk management and internal control
Tax strategy planning and compliance
Corporate finance and treasury management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
Defined contribution Pension
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Flexible holiday trading
Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
Reasonable adjustments for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition