Job Description
We are seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our team on a fixed‑term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self‑motivated, highly organised finance professional who is keen to make a meaningful impact.
We place real value on colleagues who step in to provide temporary support to the business, and this role will be fully embedded as a trusted partner to senior leaders, with clear ownership, influence and visibility from day one.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will partner closely with the Divisional Managing Director and other Senior Managers, providing insight, analysis and informed advice to support commercial decision‑making and business performance.
This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and the opportunity to quickly add value in a new environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analysing data to identify business efficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Creating and analysing monthly sales and performance reports
- Pricing and margin analysis, including pricing management activities
- Owning and delivering a range of finance‑led projects
- Supporting financial budgeting, forecasting and cost control
- Acting as a collaborative finance partner to stakeholders across the business
This role is predominantly based in Bedford (MK41) but will also required attendance at our Head Office in Shefford (SG17).
To apply for this position, you must reside within a commutable distance to our offices. This is an office based role with the opportunity of hybrid working.
Applications will only be accepted via our recruitment portal. For further information about the role, please contact Liz Edwards at ledwards@aco.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted if sent directly via email.
Agencies - we respectfully are not looking to engage with recruitment partners at this stage.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
About you:
Ideally, you have experience in a similar role in a Manufacturing environment, as well as experience with commercial processes such as pricing and margin management.
It is essential that you are confidently IT literate, ideally with knowledge of X3 ERP, as well as reporting software such as PowerBi.
To excel in this role you need to be a good communicator who can translate data into information and verbalise what this shows to ensure it is understood by the business. You will be comfortable advising senior managers, whilst working together with others across the business and at all levels.
We value your ACCA or CIMA qualification and previous experience in a Business Partner role.
💼 What’s In It For You:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
- The opportunity to work for a global brand and potentially gain experience within a different sector or business model
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercially focused projects
- A defined contract that allows you to build skills, broaden your CV and make a tangible impact in a set timeframe
- An excellent option for those returning to work, exploring their next career step, or seeking meaningful interim experience
Company overview
ACO is the leading brand for surface water drainage systems throughout the world. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage.
Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement.
Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.
For more information about ACO please visit our website: www.aco.co.uk