Finance Business Partner | Stoke (Hybrid, 2 days remote), with occasional travel to Birmingham office | £65,000 - £70,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits | Multi-Site Retail and e-commerce
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the wholesale division of a national retail & consumer business. With a significant multi-site footprint and an ambitious growth strategy, the business continues to evolve its operations and drive efficiencies across supply chain, logistics, and wholesale distribution channels.
This is a great role for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working closely with operational teams and wants to contribute directly to performance improvement and strategic growth in a fast-moving, volume-driven environment.
What you'll be doing:
* Partner with wholesale and supply chain teams to analyse performance, challenge assumptions, and drive operational improvements
* Deliver meaningful financial insight on cost-to-serve, margin, and route profitability
* Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes across the wholesale function
* Lead financial analysis around pricing strategy, logistics, and stock efficiency
* Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders to support decision-making
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, visibility, and reporting within the wholesale model
What we're looking for:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong commercial finance experience
* Background in wholesale, logistics, FMCG, or other high-volume, margin-sensitive sectors
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational leaders
* Analytical mindset with a focus on cost control, performance, and process improvement
* Advanced Excel and solid financial modelling capability
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with cross-functional exposure
What's on offer:
* Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in the Stoke office)
* A role with real visibility across a national operation and key business unit
* Collaborative, high-performance finance culture with progression potential
* Competitive package: £60,000 - £70,000 base salary + bonus + benefits
If you're looking to step into a value-adding business partner role where you'll work closely with wholesale and supply chain leaders, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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