Commercial Business Partner

Commercial Business Partner (Full time, fixed term contract (12 months

The Commercial Business Partner will work with decision makers within our Care Hones business, helping define strategy and tactical direction, evaluating new business opportunities, leading pricing decisions and presenting apetito's world class offering in a commercially compelling manner.

This is not a typical commercial finance role - we are seeking a credible B2B professional who is a resilient self-starter determined to drive their own and the team's success. The apetito B2B business units are growing rapidly and a pro active, dynamic and value adding Commercial Business Partner will support the operational management teams.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting for the relevant business units, identifying and shaping new opportunities for growth, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement by delivering efficiencies to ensure lean and effective operations.

This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in our Trowbridge office at least 3 days per week.

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop strong bonds with key business stakeholders to collectively identify and deliver value adding initiatives
• Continuous development of key business intelligence focusing on areas which provide Business Unit Managers with a deeper understanding of the financial dynamics of activities
• Presentation of key financial performance, including exception reporting to Operational Managers and Senior Management
• Support and enhance the routine financial reporting of apetito's commercial businesses and operational activities - incorporating period end, budgets and forecasts
• Automate, streamline and improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of Commercial Finance processes
• Routine support and involvement in various areas of the Commercial Finance and wider Finance team to ensure all departmental objectives are met within the required timescales
• Be an effective team member and contributor to other ad hoc support / project work

Essential Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounting role clearly demonstrating the commercial impact the candidate made
• Newly qualified, passed finalist, or studying towards finals for professional accounting qualification
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills - particularly, Excel and PowerPoint
• Confident and capable communicator
• Experience of working with business partners providing more than just MI
• Evidence of how they have added value to a role above the standard responsibilities
• Ability to critically review existing business processes/systems
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Generates enthusiasm and energy
• Deadline focused, and looks for opportunities to exceed expectations
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and pro actively

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience of SAP
• Flexible and keen to get involved in various areas of the finance team
• Compelling influencing skills

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Our Values

As a family owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer. Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future.

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.