Finance Business Partner

Posted 05 November 2025
Salary £70000.00 - £75000.00 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceFBP12_1762367178

Job description

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.