via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Finance Business Partner

Reed
Manston Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Finance Business Partner

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum | Permanent | Fresh Produce / FMCG

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting out from behind the numbers and working closely with operational teams?

We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a successful and growing business within the fresh produce sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in improving commercial performance, supporting key business decisions and providing meaningful financial insight across the organisation.

The Role

Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will act as a key link between finance and the wider business.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive improved financial performance

  • Providing insightful analysis around margin, profitability, pricing, costs and operational performance

  • Preparing budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial plans

  • Developing and monitoring KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities

  • Analysing product, customer and channel profitability

  • Supporting commercial decisions through scenario modelling and financial analysis

  • Challenging operational performance and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies

  • Supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful commentary on results

  • Monitoring performance against budget and investigating key variances

  • Improving financial reporting, processes and controls

  • Supporting investment proposals and business cases

  • Working collaboratively with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the business

About You

We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial expertise with excellent commercial awareness and communication skills.

Ideally, you will:

  • Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

  • Have previous experience within FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, manufacturing or another fast-paced product-led environment

  • Have strong commercial finance or Finance Business Partnering experience

  • Be confident working directly with operational and non-finance stakeholders

  • Have excellent analytical skills and be comfortable working with large volumes of data

  • Understand the key drivers behind margin, cost, pricing and profitability

  • Be confident challenging stakeholders and influencing commercial decisions

  • Have strong Excel and financial modelling skills

  • Be proactive, commercially curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?
  • £60,000 - £70,000 salary

  • High-profile Finance Business Partner position

  • Significant exposure to senior leadership

  • Opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making

  • Successful business operating within the fresh produce/FMCG sector

  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on profitability and business performance

Interested?

If you're a qualified finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and wants a role where your analysis and commercial insight can genuinely influence decision-making, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Ryan Latter at Reed Accountancy & Finance for a confidential conversation.

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