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

Leading Logistics business; Greater London, Oxford, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics business as a business finance partner, focusing on financial analysis and reporting to ensure operational objectives are met. Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior management, offering insights and strategic guidance in a role with significant career development potential.

Benefits

Ongoing training for part-qualified candidates

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a business finance partner or commercial/management accountant in a dynamic environment.
• Strong financial analysis skills essential.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise to upper management and department heads.
• Support HR in calculating compensation packages and forecasting.
• Collaborate with sales teams to assess financial implications of strategies.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial understanding

Analytical insights

Relationship building

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, logistics, transport, or similar sectors.

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 objectives, service levels, and contract requirements are met.

You will work directly with senior management to offer analytical insights, strategic guidance, and expert views to support commercial decision-making.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Partner with upper management (business owners, directors, senior management) to provide financial expertise.
2. Work with department heads to determine KPIs and financial targets.
3. Support HR in calculating compensation packages, salary trends, and reviewing forecasts.
4. Collaborate with sales teams to understand the financial implications of commercial strategies.
5. Assess the strategic benefits of research & development projects, including short-term returns, risk levels, and KPIs.

Alongside strong financial acumen, you should have a solid commercial understanding of organizational goals and be able to challenge decision-makers to ensure strategies are viable and effectively implemented.

Building strong relationships with leadership and communicating your expertise persuasively and supportively is essential. Your role is not just about numbers but also about interpreting and communicating their meaning to aid informed decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business in an exciting role with scope for development and progression.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the company is open to considering ongoing training for part-qualified candidates where appropriate.