This role is based in our Head Office in Richmond Upon Thames with hybrid working. (in the office 60% and WFH 40%) with travel to Ireland around once a month.
Business Partnering
Serve as the primary finance contact and trusted adviser to the Country Manager and Ireland Leadership Team.Provide robust commercial challenge, insight, and recommendations to support decision making and profitable growth.Represent the Finance function in leadership meetings, business reviews, and cross-functional forums.Build strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure alignment on priorities and performance.Act as the voice of Finance within the Ireland business, ensuring financial implications and risks are understood and addressed.Lead and develop direct report, providing coaching, direction and support while fostering a high-performance culture.Financial Performance & Commercial Ownership
Own the Ireland P&L and deliver clear visibility of performance, risks, and opportunities.Accountable for financial management and control of Net Sales, Gross-to-Net, Gross Profit, OPEX and COOP.Lead monthly performance reviews, forecasting, and financial reporting processesDrive actions to close performance gaps and ensure accountability for delivery across the business.Evaluate commercial opportunities, investments, and business cases, providing clear recommendations based on financial and strategic valuePartner with stakeholders to optimise pricing, promotional effectiveness, margins, and profitability.Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the Budget, Forecast and Long-Range Planning processes for Ireland.Develop robust, driver-based forecasts and scenarios to support business decision making.Own the forecast position and provide objective challenge where assumptions do not reflect underlying business performance.Ensure business plans balance growth ambitions with financial discipline and delivery expectations.Leadership & Execution
Lead and develop direct reports, setting clear objectives and building capability within the team.Balance strategic partnering with hands-on delivery of analysis, forecasting, and performance management activities.Be comfortable operating in both leadership discussions and detailed financial analysis when required.Drive continuous improvement in reporting, planning processes, and financial governance.Support the wider Commercial Finance and FP&A community by sharing best practices and driving consistency across the business.Internal Level 2
For the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner position, the salary range is £60,000 - £75,000. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 personal development allowance, birthday day off and so much more!
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