Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across various business units. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with over 5 years of experience in financial management, advanced Excel, and SAP skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 - £75,000, including a car allowance and attractive benefits, while providing opportunities for professional development and influence within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Strong management accounting capability.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or food manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly regional P&Ls and balance sheets.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with insightful analysis.
• Deliver financial analysis on KPIs.
• Ensure timely monthly close processes and variance analysis.
• Drive improvements in cost control and efficiency.
• Partner with senior regional stakeholders.
• Support capex planning and post-investment reviews.
• Mentor a Finance Business Partnering team.
• Deputise for the Finance Director as needed.
• Travel to Gatwick occasionally.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Strong communication skills

Business partnering skills

Data-led analysis

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Hownslow - Hybrid Working
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits

About the Client

A Global organisation operating within the Airline logistics and distribution sector, this employer has a significant regional footprint and a strong emphasis on strategic collaboration across its business units. They cultivate a supportive atmosphere where mentorship and professional development are central to their mission.

About the Job

This is a high-impact, strategic finance role responsible for driving financial performance across multiple business units in the South region, as well as central overhead functions. Reporting into the Senior Finance Director for Business Partnering, the role offers a strong platform to influence senior stakeholders and contribute directly to operational efficiency and commercial decision‑making.

Duties will include

• Producing accurate monthly regional P&Ls and balance sheets in coordination with central teams
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing insight and challenging assumptions
• Delivering clear financial analysis on KPIs to inform decision‑making across operations
• Ensuring timely and accurate monthly close processes and variance analysis
• Driving improvements in labour efficiency, COGS, and cost control across business units
• Identifying and supporting opportunities for operational efficiency and cash generation
• Partnering with senior regional stakeholders, including the Operations Director and Executive Team
• Supporting capex planning, business case development, and post‑investment reviews
• Leading and mentoring a Finance Business Partnering team (2), supporting wider project delivery
• Deputising for the Finance Director when required
• Prepared to travel to Gatwick a couple of times a month.

About the Successful Applicant

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with at least five years' experience in financial management and strong management accounting capability. Your background will demonstrate business partnering, commercial insight, and the ability to drive performance through data‑led analysis. Advanced Excel and SAP experience is essential, along with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills. Previous experience with logistics, Supply chain or Food manufacturing is highly desirable.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll be joining an established, people‑focused organisation that invests in professional development and internal progression. Expect a competitive salary and bonus, excellent benefits, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to shape financial outcomes across a wide‑reaching business unit.