Our client is a fast-growing international logistics business headquartered in Central London. Renowned for its collaborative, fast-paced culture and strong commercial acumen, the business is expanding rapidly and looking to hire a driven and commercially minded Finance Business Partner. This is a hybrid role combining remote flexibility with office-based collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Partnering & Commercial Support:
*Act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams, influencing decisions through financial insight.
*Lead monthly performance reviews with stakeholders, translating financial results into actionable insights.
*Partner with business leads to develop robust business cases, including investment appraisals and scenario modelling.
*Support pricing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and commercial negotiations with data-backed recommendations.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
*Lead the monthly forecasting process for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
*Contribute to the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, aligning financial plans with operational goals.
*Provide variance analysis and commentary to explain financial performance and key drivers.
*Develop and maintain dynamic models to support forecasting and decision-making.
Reporting & Insights:
*Produce and enhance internal reporting packs with clear visualisation and concise commentary.
*Track key KPIs across the business, identifying trends and areas of concern or opportunity.
*Support the development of automated dashboards and self-serve tools to improve financial visibility.
Process Improvement & Systems Development:
*Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting tools and data flows.
*Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and efficiency across FP&A.
*Support the ongoing evolution of finance systems and models to meet the needs of a growing business.
What We’re Looking For:
*Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
*Proven experience in a commercially focused finance role, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
*Strong business partnering skills with the ability to challenge and influence non-financial stakeholders.