Finance Business Partner: Supply Chain / Logistics: Ref: DSA7022406

Leading Logistics business; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in the UK is looking for a Part Qualified Accountant to support financial decision-making at a strategic level. The role involves working closely with senior management and various departments to facilitate effective financial planning and reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills to influence decision-makers. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training for part qualified candidates

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a business finance partner or commercial/management accountant.
• Experience in a fast-moving, dynamic business environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with upper management to provide financial expertise.
• Support HR with compensation packages and salary trends.
• Work with sales teams on financial implications of strategies.

Skills

Business finance partner experience

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

KPI determination

Education

ACCA/CIMA or Part Qualified

Job description

Overview

ACCA/CIMA/Part Qualified • Hybrid / Office and remote • Sandy, Beds • c£55,000 - £60,000

Opportunity to join a leading transport and logistics business in a key role within their contract logistics operation. The role will report at site level and will work closely with all key stakeholders, including direct contact with major contract logistics clients. To apply for this exciting opportunity, you should ideally have gained experience working as a business finance partner or commercial / management accountant in a fast moving, dynamic business environment such as retail, wholesale or logistics and transport or other similar sector.

The role will play a major part in supporting the business and the customer with day to day financial analysis, reporting and operational information to ensure that it achieves the objectives, service levels and contract requirements of the client company. You will work directly with senior management to offer analytical insights, strategic guidance, and expert views as support to the commercial decision-makers.

Responsibilities are likely to include (but not limited to):

• Partner with upper management (business owners, directors, senior management, and more) to provide them with financial knowledge and expertise.
• Working with department heads to determine KPIs (key performance indicators) and financial targets.
• Supporting HR to calculate compensation packages, salary trends, and review forecasts & assess the underlying soundness of the strategy.
• Working with sales teams to understand the financial implications of a commercial strategy.
• Determine the strategic benefits of research & development projects, including any short-term returns, risk levels, and KPIs.

Alongside good financial acumen, you will need to have a strong commercial understanding of the organisation’s goals and be able to challenge decision-makers to ensure that the organisation’s strategy is commercially viable and implemented effectively. You will need to build strong relationships with leadership and be able to communicate your expertise and knowledge to all levels of the organisation in a persuasive and supportive manner. It is not purely about the numbers, but importantly, the ability to communicate their meaning and support leadership to make informed decisions based around the knowledge and expertise that you provide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading and progressive business in an exciting role that offers scope for further development and progression. In addition to a competitive basic salary and large company benefits, the business is also open to consideration of ongoing training for part qualified candidates where appropriate.