Senior Finance Business Partner — Multi-Site FP&A Leader

Culina; Staveley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical

Car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina, the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy across multiple sites with turnover over £100m. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will advise operational leaders and guide financial decision-making with robust FP&A and business-case analysis.

You will lead tenders and investments, leverage data-led insights and AI tools to enhance reporting, and mentor a growing team of finance professionals across the

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A experience in a commercial, multi-site environment.
• Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business planning.
• Experience supporting commercial activities such as tenders, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
• Proactive, commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience utilising AI and data analytics tools to improve reporting and business performance.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP or similar).
• Excellent communication and credibility across all levels of the business.
• Proven leadership experience with developing and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Directors to develop and deliver financial strategies that support short and medium-term objectives.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support commercial decision-making through modelling, scenario planning and investment appraisals.
• Lead financial aspects of customer tenders, from pricing and business case development to negotiations.
• Leverage AI and data-led tools to enhance reporting and efficiency.
• Deliver regular performance updates to the Head of Finance and for board reporting.
• Support production of forecasts, budgets and financial commentary.
• Ensure strong financial governance across all sites within remit.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIM

Finance Business Partnering

FP&A experience

Tendering & pricing

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

AI & data analytics tools

Excel & ERP (SAP)

Communication & credibility

Leadership & coaching

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Culina, the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy across multiple sites with turnover over £100m. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will advise operational leaders and guide financial decision-making with robust FP&A and business-case analysis.

You will lead tenders and investments, leverage data-led insights and AI tools to enhance reporting, and mentor a growing team of finance professionals across the