Finance Business Partner – Central Belt (Hybrid) – £Competitive + Bonus & Benefits

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a leading branded FMCG organisation to appoint two Finance Business Partners to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a commercially impactful finance role in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

This position would suit a qualified accountant with experience in a commercially driven finance role, ideally within an FMCG, retail, or consumer product setting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of working cross-functionally with commercial teams, along with the ability to influence decision-making and drive performance through robust financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Sales Director and senior commercial stakeholders to support delivery of functional strategy and business performance
• Own and lead the commercial P&L, providing governance and insight across c.£100m in cost base
• Maximise return on investment across joint business plans, promotions, and trade spend
• Lead the performance management cycle, including period close, forecasting, risks & opportunities, and action planning
• Coach and mentor junior finance team members, supporting the ongoing development of talent
• Maintain strong financial control and governance within commercial operations
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decisions

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial finance experience
• Demonstrable ability to business partner with senior commercial leaders
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
• Experience of working in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience managing P&L responsibility

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary & bonus potential (including outperformance bonus)
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays, with flexible trading)
• Private medical cover & health cash plan
• Generous pension contribution (up to 14%)
• Staff discount, Sharesave scheme, and a range of additional flexible benefits

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [email protected]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.