Finance Business Partner

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain and logistics sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner to align financial performance with business objectives. This role involves advising site managers, developing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in financial planning and analysis, ready to influence business strategy and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering in supply chain/logistics.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise site managers on financial decisions supporting business goals.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and conduct variance analysis.
• Monitor key financial metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Data-driven mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain & Logistics

Location: Coventry (Weekly Travel involved) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

About the Role

Are you a strategic finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced supply chain and logistics environment? As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in aligning financial performance with business objectives, providing actionable insights, influencing key decisions, and driving efficiencies across a multi-site operation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering - Advise site managers and leadership, ensuring financial decisions support business goals. Financial Planning & Analysis - Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial targets, conducting variance analysis and performance tracking.

Performance Management - Monitor key financial metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Decision Support - Provide financial modelling and evaluate the impact of business initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with supply chain, operations, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with financial strategy.

Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).

Experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering within supply chain/logistics.

Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial teams.

Data-driven mindset, with expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Proficiency in financial tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP, or similar).

Ability to drive process improvements and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Why Join?

Be part of an innovative, fast-moving industry. Opportunity to influence business strategy and drive impactful change. Work with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today!

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