Logistics Finance Business Partner

Distinct; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support logistics and supply chain operations. This role involves partnering with senior stakeholders, managing operational costs, and providing insightful financial information to drive strategic decisions. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, you will play a pivotal role in a high-growth international organization. The position offers hybrid working, generous holiday, and opportunities for career development. If you are a commercially astute individual ready to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits allowance

Enhanced employee support & wellbeing programmes

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics and/or supply chain operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a cost base of approx. £6m and global freight spend.
• Own the monthly reporting cycle and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Logistics Operations

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Management

Forecasting

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Distinct Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom

Logistics Finance Business Partner

Distinct Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom

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East Midlands Senior Finance Recruiter - Distinct RecruitmentRecruiting Accountants in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire

Finance Business Partner – Logistics & Supply Chain

Essential: Experience supporting logistics and/or supply chain operations within a recognisable business.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a high-growth, international organisation. This is a highly visible role, partnering directly with senior stakeholders across central warehouse operations and global logistics.

You’ll play a key role in managing and challenging operational cost bases, supporting decision-making, and delivering real commercial impact across supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business partner to logistics and central warehouse teams, overseeing a cost base of approx. £6m and a further £15m–£20m in global freight spend
• Own the monthly reporting cycle, forecasting and variance analysis for logistics operations
• Build strong relationships with operations and senior leadership, ensuring costs are controlled and efficiencies identified
• Lead and support post-investment appraisals and transformation initiatives within the supply chain
• Deliver accurate, insightful financial information to support key strategic decisions

About You:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a finance role supporting logistics or supply chain teams
• Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site in Burton Upon Trent
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Enhanced employee support & wellbeing programmes
• Career development and progression within a global setting

If you're looking for a role where you can truly partner with the business and make a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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