Fixed term contract - Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

Join Müller UK & Ireland to apply for the Fixed term contract - Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner role. Müller is a family‑owned business in the dairy sector, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK we produce branded and private‑label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

As a Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for business partnering the Commercial Business Unit Heads, supporting the Commercial Finance Team, and providing financial insight to support understanding and driving business performance. The role is for a fixed term of 14 months within the Müller Milk and Ingredients (MMI) business.

• Be the key person in the tender process, challenging P&L view and advising and shaping the commercial story for negotiation.
• Support the Commercial Team to ensure that the contract set‑up is appropriate to protect MMI EBIT and ensure it is implemented correctly.
• Support the Commercial Team with GO process compliance.
• Be the primary contact for the relevant Commercial Business Unit Head providing necessary support and insight to optimise commercial performance.
• Challenge and influence the commercial team performance on volume and EBIT.
• Overview and co‑ordination of budget and forecasting process for key accounts and overall Commercial Team, providing insight into drivers of change in budget/forecasts for commercial.
• Co‑ordinate completion and report commercial monthly performance, calling out key drivers of change versus budget for wider business understanding.
• Communicate month‑end reporting with relevant Business Unit Heads, driving added‑value actions as a result.
• Work with other senior members to lead the Commercial Finance Team, driving improved performance and efficiencies.
• Build relationships with the wider controlling team, improving ways of working and sharing knowledge and aligning objectives.
• Deputise where necessary for the Head of Commercial Finance.

Key skills & experience for the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified
• Ideally SAP experience
• Experience in an FMCG environment (ideal)
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills
• Strong influencing skills with commercial acumen
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Proactive with a “can‑do” attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with challenging priorities.
• Tenacious and resilient.

Benefits for the role: Up to 15% annual bonus, 4× Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, company car (or cash alternative), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), enhanced maternity & paternity family leave, enhanced bereavement leave, pension employer contribution scheme (matched up to 8%), exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in‑store discounts and development opportunities.

The Process: If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.