Logistics Finance Partner: Insight & Impact

Howden Joinery Limited; Howden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Pension scheme (company contribution ー

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and recognition events

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the Logistics Finance Team in Howden, East Yorkshire. You will provide weekly reports, analyse performance, and support budgeting and forecasting across 11 cross docking centres.

The role involves partnering with stakeholders, improving financial planning, and maintaining controls. Previous finance experience and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level or degree standard and part-qualified or qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or financial analysis role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Understanding and experience of financial reporting, management accounting and budgeting processes.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Confident communicator, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly management reports and periodic management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance, investigate variances and provide insight to stakeholders.
• Partner with stakeholders to support decision-making and financial performance.
• Support the annual budget-setting process and quarterly reforecasts.
• Assist with budget uploads, phasing and financial planning activities.
• Contribute to financial analysis that supports strategic business decisions and savings initiatives.
• Raise invoices, manage aged debt and support purchase order processes.
• Build strong relationships with finance and operational stakeholders across the business.
• Provide clear, accurate financial information to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and support audit requirements when required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

A-Level or degree; part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the Logistics Finance Team in Howden, East Yorkshire. You will provide weekly reports, analyse performance, and support budgeting and forecasting across 11 cross docking centres.

The role involves partnering with stakeholders, improving financial planning, and maintaining controls. Previous finance experience and Excel proficiency are essential.