Senior Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and finance company is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial insights and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with over 3 years of experience in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role.
• Experience from FMCG, logistics, catering, or manufacturing sectors is ideal.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to commercial, sales, and procurement teams.
• Analyse COGS and evaluate margins across products and customers.
• Support sales forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Strong Excel modelling skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Finance Business Partner (Temp)

Location: Hybrid - Slough/Heathrow

About the Client

Our client provides a vital role in supporting logistics services across complex, high-volume operations. A large, well established business that supports a wide range of customers across the UK and the World. They are committed to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey, and challenges are opportunities for growth.

About the Job

This is a key role within the commercial finance function, providing critical financial insight and strategic analysis across core business areas. You will partner closely with sales, procurement, and operational teams to evaluate performance, monitor costs and margins, and support the commercial decision-making process.

Duties

• Acting as a strategic partner to commercial, sales, and procurement teams, providing data-led insights to drive performance
• Analysing cost of goods sold (COGS), evaluating margins across products, sites, and customers
• Reviewing sales performance and supporting accurate forecasting and budgeting processes
• Managing stock reporting and valuation, ensuring robust costing and accurate consumption data
• Supporting bids and tenders through detailed financial modelling and pricing evaluations
• Comparing initial bid margins with actual results to monitor financial success and efficiency
• Assisting in labour, opex, and capital overhead recovery on contracts
• Producing high-quality reports and KPIs with clear narrative for stakeholders
• Maintaining financial models for forecasting and strategic planning
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal governance policies

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or nearing completion, with at least 3 years' experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role. Ideally you\'ll bring experience from FMCG, logistics, catering or manufacturing sectors, with strong Excel modelling skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Strong stakeholder management and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution will directly impact business success. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll enjoy hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a dynamic commercial environment. This is a business that values growth, continuous learning, and empowering its people to make a difference.