THE OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to be recruiting for a Finance Business Partner - Logistics & Central Functions. This is a permanent position based at our offices in Thirsk, North Yorkshire or Crick, Northamptonshire, with some flexibility to work across sites.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

• Act as the finance partner to logistics and central functions, influencing decision-making with robust financial insight and challenge.
• Lead monthly reviews of performance, including cost variance analysis and KPIs.
• Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across logistics and central functions.
• Support logistics-related projects, including capital investment appraisals and post-implementation reviews.
• Collaborate with the Finance Shared Service Centre to prepare and submit consolidated monthly management accounts and Board reports.
• Support the year-end audit process, ensuring timely delivery of reporting and adherence to accounting policies.
• Own and strengthen the internal control environment for logistics and central functions.
• Conduct detailed monthly balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc projects as required.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role within a fast-paced environment (FMCG/logistics experience desirable).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Solid understanding of management accounting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Knowledge of capital investment appraisal and project finance.
• High level of integrity and strong internal control awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.

The Finance Business Partner will act as the primary finance partner to the logistics and central functions leadership teams, providing insight, challenge, and support to drive performance, deliver cost savings, and inform strategic decision-making.