Commercial Business Partner

Droitwich, Worcestershire
Axon Moore Group Ltd
Commercial Business Partner (6 Month Contract Temp to Perm) Droitwich (Northern Worcestershire) £65,000 – £70,000 Axon Moore is working with a high growth manufacturing firm in Droitwich who are looking for a fully qualified Commercial Finance Business Partner to join their team for a circa of 6 months initially.Key Responsibilities:

• Own the financial accounting of long-term projects/contracts, including Revenue recognition and margin tracking, assisting Program Managers with cost-to-complete forecasting, as well as variance analysis and risk/opportunity assessment
• Implement and maintain robust project accounting controls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Drive improvements in cost visibility and financial discipline across projects.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to project management, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Challenge assumptions underpinning project forecasts, investment cases, and operational plans.
• Provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making at all levels.
• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Lead the design and implementation of best-in-class project accounting processes and controls.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and financial governance across the project lifecycle.
• Embed a culture of accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations for senior management
• Working with operational and project support teams to drive change and professionalise our business.
• Report on a regular basis across key projects the progress we are achieving.

Experience Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in project accounting and business partnering within Engineering, Automotive, Logistics, or other long term contract environments
• Track record of challenging management assumptions and driving improved financial outcomes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail with a proactive and curious mindset.

Interviews are looking to take place ASAP.This position will suit an individual who is dynamic, adaptable and wants to learn and grow their skill set. If you possess a positive can-do attitude and want to work for a business who lead by example please apply today.