Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner – FMCG (Rochester)

Location:

Rochester Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

Reports to:

Head of Finance / Finance Director Type:
Permanent About the Role A leading FMCG business in Rochester is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to act as the key link between Finance and Operations. You will provide financial insight, challenge performance, and support decision-making across production, supply chain, sales, and category teams. This is a highly visible role suited to someone who enjoys influencing stakeholders and driving real business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Business Partnering Build strong relationships with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams. Provide financial insight to help non-finance stakeholders understand business performance. Support commercial teams with pricing, promotional planning, customer profitability, and margin analysis. Act as financial voice in planning meetings, supply chain discussions, and category reviews. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles for your business units.

Deliver accurate weekly and monthly management reporting with clear commentary. Analyse variances against budget/forecast and provide recommendations for performance improvement. Assist in long-range planning and scenario modelling. Commercial & Operational Support Provide financial modelling for new product launches, commercial proposals, and capex. Evaluate customer agreements, trade spend, and promotional ROI. Work closely with supply chain to understand production efficiencies, waste, and cost-to-serve.

Performance Management Track key KPIs across sales, cost, margins, and operational efficiency. Highlight risks, opportunities, and actionable insights. Drive cost-saving initiatives and support continuous improvement projects. Skills & Experience Required Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or studying towards qualification. Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or another fast-paced commercial environment. Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence. Advanced Excel and comfortable with data manipulation;

exposure to ERP systems beneficial. Strong analytical mindset and commercially aware approach. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating financial performance into business language. Personal Attributes Confident, engaging, and proactive. Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities. Comfortable presenting numbers and insight to senior stakeholders. Curious, commercially savvy, and focused on value creation. What the Business Offers Competitive salary  bonus.

Clear progression pathway in a growing FMCG organisation. Strong team culture with plenty of exposure to senior leadership.