Commercial Finance Business Partner (6 month FCT)
Location: Birmingham
Working Hours: 09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Salisbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role:
We're looking for a commercially focused Commercial Finance Business Partner to support some of our key retail accounts, including Co-op and a portfolio of speciality customers such as Costco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
This is a highly visible business partnering role where you'll work closely with Commercial, Operations and Finance teams to drive profitability, provide commercial insight and support strategic decision-making. You'll also lead and develop a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, helping to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business partner with Commercial teams across Co-op and other speciality retail accounts.
- Lead weekly and monthly financial reporting, delivering clear insight into business performance.
- Lead financial analysis for speciality product ranges, including corn-fed, organic and free-range products, identifying commercial opportunities and areas for growth.
- Own post-investment reviews, evaluating the success of promotions, product launches and commercial initiatives.
- Support new product development through financial modelling, costing and performance tracking.
- Produce accurate forecasts and analyse product performance against expectations.
- Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to influence key business decisions.
About You:
- Previous experience in a Commercial Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager or Senior Commercial Finance role.
- Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a retailer-facing commercial finance environment.
- Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis skills.
- Experience supporting product launches, costing, promotions and post-investment reviews.
- The ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear commercial recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) is preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
- Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
- Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
- Company Pension Scheme
- Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
- Cycle2Work Scheme
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