Finance Business Partner

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics business in Central London is seeking a driven Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and support commercial decision-making. This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with office collaboration. Key responsibilities include leading financial planning, producing reporting packs, and partnering with operational teams. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in logistics or related industries, and strong business partnering skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercially focused finance role within logistics or related industries.
• Ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams.
• Lead monthly forecasting process for assigned business units.
• Produce internal reporting packs with clear visualisation.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial insight

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing international logistics business headquartered in Central London. Renowned for its collaborative, fast-paced culture and strong commercial acumen, the business is expanding rapidly and looking to hire a driven and commercially minded Finance Business Partner. This is a hybrid role combining remote flexibility with office-based collaboration.

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.