Finance Business Partner

Haier lnc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home appliance company in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive performance across supply chain and OPEX functions. This role offers a competitive salary range of c£45,000 - c£65,000, with hybrid working options and additional benefits. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis, manage reporting processes, and support cost optimization strategies. Ideal applicants will be part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA and have experience in business partnering. Join an innovative team committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Bonus & car allowance

Hybrid working options

Study support schemes

Career growth opportunities

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering and cost control.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations.
• Ability to influence and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with supply chain teams to analyze key metrics.
• Deliver timely financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage monthly and quarterly closing processes.
• Drive cost optimization strategies.
• Build relationships across finance and operations.
• Support evolution of financial systems.

Skills

Business partnering

Cost control

Freight-in/out

Warehousing

3PL management

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

SAP

Stakeholder management

Education

Part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain, Stock & OPEX

Location: Birchwood (Hybrid working available)
Salary: c£45,000 - c£65,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus additional benefits

OUR FUTURE IN YOUR HANDS

At Haier Europe, our ambition is clear: to be the number one home appliance business in the UK & Ireland. With the strength of our global brands - Candy, Hoover, Haier - and a culture built on Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Zero Distance to the Customer, and IoT & Ecosystem Thinking, we empower our people to shape the future. In your hands, our business will be better because of you.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in driving performance across our supply chain, stock, and OPEX functions. You'll provide insightful financial analysis, partner with operational teams, and influence decisions that deliver value and efficiency. From embedding SAP to supporting transformation projects, this is a role where your impact will be immediate and visible.

What You'll Do

• Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to analyse key metrics and cost drivers.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage monthly and quarterly closing processes, including inventory costing and balance sheet reviews.
• Drive cost optimisation strategies and support annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and our European logistics team.
• Support continuous improvement and the evolution of financial systems.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in business partnering and cost control.
• Strong understanding of freight-in/out, warehousing, and 3PL management.
• Skilled in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to influence and drive change.
• Part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary c£45,000 - c£65,000.
• Bonus & car/ allowance.
• Hybrid working options.
• Study support schemes.
• Opportunity to work on transformation projects and industry leading systems.
• Be part of a global brand committed to innovation and sustainability.
• A supportive culture that values performance, and autonomy - giving you the freedom to grow your career.

With the strength of our brands behind you, a culture of high-performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive your career your way, our shared ambition will inspire you and delight every customer.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives and experiences of all colleagues supports a culture of learning and attracts world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria. We reserve the right to close this role prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

Build a career your way. OUR FUTURE IN YOUR HANDS.

Apply today and help us power the next generation of innovation.