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 United Kingdom is seeking a part qualified business finance partner to support day-to-day financial analysis and reporting within their logistics operation. The ideal candidate will have a background as a commercial or management accountant, with strong financial acumen and the ability to liaise with senior management. Opportunities for further development and ongoing training for part qualified candidates are available, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Large company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a business finance partner or commercial/management accountant in logistics or similar sectors.
• Ability to provide analytical insights and strategic guidance to decision-makers.
• Strong understanding of financial implications in commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to provide financial expertise.
• Determine KPIs and financial targets with department heads.
• Work with HR on compensation packages and salary forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales teams to assess commercial strategy implications.
• Evaluate research and development projects on financial terms.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA/Part Qualified

Job description

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

• 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.