Commercial Business Partner

As a Commercial Business Partner at Guzman y Gomez, your main responsibilities will include preparing and distributing monthly P&L reports, liaising with franchisees for accurate reporting, administering the Fathom platform, performing regular KPI analysis, assisting in budgeting and forecasts, and providing insights on financial performance to drive business growth.

To qualify for the Commercial Business Partner role at Guzman y Gomez, you should have between 3-7 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, and it’s preferable to hold a CPA, CA, or CIMA qualification. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong understanding of P&L are also essential.

A Commercial Business Partner at Guzman y Gomez can influence change by providing in-depth financial analysis and insights that highlight opportunities for operational improvements and cost control. By effectively communicating these insights to stakeholders, you can drive strategic decisions that align with the company’s growth and sustainability goals.

In the role of Commercial Business Partner at Guzman y Gomez, you’ll work with financial platforms like Fathom for KPI mapping and reporting, along with Microsoft Excel for detailed data analysis and financial modeling, enabling you to effectively manage and analyze financial performance across our restaurants.

The benefits of being a Commercial Business Partner at Guzman y Gomez include a flexible work environment, a generous 'Love Ya Leave' policy offering 5 weeks of annual leave, career growth opportunities, a chance to participate in a long-term incentive scheme, and access to an annual bonus scheme, among other perks.

When answering this question, highlight your past experiences where you conducted financial analysis, emphasizing how your insights contributed to business decisions and operations. Discuss specific tools or methods you used and the outcomes of your analyses.

Explain your approach to prioritization, possibly utilizing tools like lists or project management software. Mention how you determine which reports need immediate attention based on deadlines and impact on the business, ensuring that you communicate regularly with stakeholders.

Use the STAR method to structure your answer: describe the situation, the task you had, the action you took to identify potential cost savings, and the result of your actions on the company's financial health.

Discuss your methods for simplifying complex data visualizations or using analogies and straightforward language to communicate findings. Sharing examples of past experiences where you effectively conveyed information can strengthen your response.

Detail the collaborative approach you would take, emphasizing your ability to listen, understand their perspectives, and provide clear, actionable guidance. Mention the importance of building relationships with franchisees for ongoing support.

Talk about the financial software you have experience with, like Fathom or Excel, and provide examples of how you've utilized them to improve financial reporting and analysis. Discuss specific features you find beneficial or innovative.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning, discussing any subscriptions to financial news, webinars, or professional organizations that keep you informed about industry developments and regulatory requirements.

Use a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills and leadership. Highlight your role, the challenges faced, and how you ultimately contributed to successful project completion and the benefits it had for the organization.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and understanding shared goals. You might include an example of previous successful collaborations that led to positive business outcomes.

Describe your risk assessment process, any tools you use, and how you analyze potential impacts on the business. Ensure to mention proactive measures you take to address identified risks effectively.