KennedyPearce are hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner/ Finance Analyst on an interim basis. This role will act as a key finance partner to the business, supporting P&L management, performance analysis, and commercial decision-making. This is a 3 month, hands-on role and we are seeking a candidate with Power BI and large datasets experience.

Key responsibilities

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Build strong, trusted relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders
• Provide independent, professional financial advice to support effective decision-making
• Ensure leaders understand, own, and are accountable for their financial performance
• Apply investment appraisal techniques to business cases and go-to-market initiatives
• Act as a partner and challenger when evaluating business plans and proposals
• Support understanding and optimisation of non-financial KPIs
• Act as a subject matter expert on commercial tools, driving adoption and improved profitability

Reporting & Performance Insight

• Act as the interface between the business and FP&A, translating financial results into actionable insights
• Support the production of meaningful monthly management accounts, ensuring variances are clearly explained and actions identified
• Collaborate with peers to align and standardise best-in-class reporting
• Support monthly Group reporting submissions, including flash results, performance insights, and presentations
• Continuously improve reporting packs as group priorities and structures evolve

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support forecasting and budgeting processes, challenging assumptions and highlighting risks and opportunities
• Ensure senior stakeholders are fully briefed and accountable for their numbers
• Provide longer-term and strategic planning support
• Analyse pipeline data to identify risks and opportunities against targets and forecasts
• Work with FP&A to enhance self-service forecasting, budgeting, and reporting tools

Candidate profile

• Strong background in FP&A, reporting, and commercial analysis
• Experience working with complex data sets in a global environment
• Advanced Excel skills (including automation/macros)
• Experience with Power BI
• Exposure to Dynamics 365