Finance Business Partner

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a qualified accountant for a finance role focusing on business partnering and financial analysis. You will support operational teams with financial insights, lead performance reviews, and drive reporting improvements. Ideal candidates have proven finance experience and strong influencing skills. The role offers up to £65,000 per annum plus bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercially focused finance role, ideally within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong business partnering skills to challenge and influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with financial reporting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams.
• Lead monthly performance reviews with stakeholders.
• Produce and enhance internal reporting packs.
• Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Financial modelling

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams, influencing decisions through financial insight.
• Lead monthly performance reviews with stakeholders, translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Partner with business leads to develop robust business cases, including investment appraisals and scenario modelling.
• Support pricing strategies, cost‑saving initiatives, and commercial negotiations with data‑backed recommendations.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the monthly forecasting process for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, aligning financial plans with operational goals.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary to explain financial performance and key drivers.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models to support forecasting and decision‑making.

Reporting & Insights

• Produce and enhance internal reporting packs with clear visualisation and concise commentary.
• Track key KPIs across the business, identifying trends and areas of concern or opportunity.
• Support the development of automated dashboards and self‑serve tools to improve financial visibility.

Process Improvement & Systems Development

• Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting tools and data flows.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and efficiency across FP&A.
• Support the ongoing evolution of finance systems and models to meet the needs of a growing business.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a commercially focused finance role, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence non‑financial stakeholders.

Up to £65000 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid working, pension