Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain

Haier Europe; Bradley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 60,000–70,000 GBP

Annual bonus

Company car/allowance

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Core hours 09:30–16:00

Contracted hours 37.5 per week

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Haier Europe in the UK & Ireland Finance team is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support Supply Chain performance across logistics, warehousing, inventory and procurement. Reporting to the CFO and working with operational leaders, you'll provide financial insight, challenge and guidance that drives better decision-making and growth.

This role suits commercially minded professionals who enjoy partnering with stakeholders, solving problems and turning data into action.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner role supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or Manufacturing functions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Amazing interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using financial data to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (SAP advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Supply Chain leaders to improve financial and operational performance.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.
• Analysing warehousing, freight and inventory performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Supporting cost optimisation initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
• Providing financial evaluation and business case support for investment decisions.
• Improving inventory performance and working capital management.
• Supporting month-end activities, reporting and financial controls.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, reporting and systems.

Skills

Analytical capability

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder influence

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our UK & Ireland Finance team and play a key role in supporting Supply Chain performance across logistics, warehousing, inventory and procurement.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with operational leaders, you'll provide financial insight, challenge and guidance that supports better decision-making, drives efficiencies and contributes to business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving problems and turning data into action.

What We Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary
• Annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working, with 60% office attendance at our Warrington (WA3 6XG) site
• Flexible start and finish times
• Core working hours of 09:30 - 16:00
• Contracted hours of 37.5 per week, worked as 7.5 hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Start and finish times can be adjusted provided core hours are covered and contracted hours are fulfilled.
• Career development opportunities within an international organisation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Be Doing

• Partnering with Supply Chain leaders to improve financial and operational performance
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities
• Analysing warehousing, freight and inventory performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Supporting cost optimisation initiatives across the Supply Chain function
• Providing financial evaluation and business case support for investment decisions
• Improving inventory performance and working capital management
• Supporting month-end activities, reporting and financial controls
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, reporting and systems

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner role supporting Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or Manufacturing functions
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability
• Amazing interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience using financial data to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Why Join Us?

Our people are encouraged to take ownership, build trust, challenge constructively and make a positive impact. Through our Own It culture, you'll have the opportunity to influence, drive improvements and help shape the future of the business.

You're looking for a role where you can influence performance, partner with key stakeholders and take ownership of meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more about what it's like to work here, visit our careers site
https://corporate.haier-europe.com/en-gb/careers/

Our Commitment

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.