Strategic Finance Partner: Drive Profitability & Growth

LKQ Corporation; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Gym discounts

Healthcare perks

Cycle to work

Retail & staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across designated business areas. You will lead budgeting and forecasting, build financial models, and present insights to senior stakeholders, while ensuring strong controls and profitability.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, advanced Excel, Power BI, and automotive industry experience. Join a team focused on delivering value and strategic influence across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Proven experience as Finance Business Partner or similar commercial finance role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience producing budgets, forecasts and management information.
• Ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Experience leading finance improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to provide financial support and challenge.
• Produce insightful financial analysis, forecasts, budgets, and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Drive accountability for budget ownership across the business.
• Provide recommendations to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximise profitability.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for designated business areas.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Present financial information to stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement projects and process enhancements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

LKQ Corporation in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across designated business areas. You will lead budgeting and forecasting, build financial models, and present insights to senior stakeholders, while ensuring strong controls and profitability.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, advanced Excel, Power BI, and automotive industry experience. Join a team focused on delivering value and strategic influence across the business.