Finance Business Partner

SMT GB; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SMT GB is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team at Duxford. You will drive business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and actionable management information, partnering with operational stakeholders to challenge performance and support strategic decisions.

You will work with both finance and non-finance colleagues to translate data into insights, provide coaching, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, management accounting, or finance business partnering role.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to improve cost control, profitability and efficiency.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support performance vs plans.
• Support monthly performance reviews and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, business cases and strategic plans.
• Develop and improve Power BI and BI reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Business partnering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at Duxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders, providing financial insight, challenging performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. As a key member of the Finance team, you will help drive business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and the delivery of clear and actionable management information. You will work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance colleagues, helping to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.,

• Partner with operational leaders to improve cost control, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to support business performance against plans and objectives.
• Support monthly performance reviews and communicate financial results to key stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, business cases, and strategic plans.
• Work closely with the Management Accounts team to ensure accurate financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Support the development and improvement of Power BI and business intelligence reporting.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
• Provide coaching and support to colleagues to improve financial understanding across the business.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and business initiatives as required., This role is based onsite at our Duxford, Cambridgeshire Head Office.
• Occasional travel to other SMT GB locations may be required to support business needs.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged. Our values Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we're doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose. SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly. Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details

We're looking for a commercially focused finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with the confidence to build credible relationships across the business. You'll be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, translating financial information into meaningful insights, and providing constructive challenge to support better decision-making. Success in this role requires someone who is naturally curious, solutions-oriented, and motivated by helping the business achieve its objectives through effective financial partnership.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience in a finance, management accounting, or finance business partnering role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of information.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
• The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a wider finance team.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to adapt, learn, and support colleagues across the business.

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.

At SMT GB, we recognise that our people are key to our success. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with opportunities for ongoing development and career progress.