Job Description
As the Finance Business Partner for Logistics you’ll be the finance lead for our logistics P&Ls and inventory. You’ll translate financial data into practical insights, influence operational decision‑making, and partner with leadership and supporting teams to deliver sustainable performance improvements.
What you’ll do:
* Act as the primary finance partner to the Logistics and P&I teams, building strong relationships and supporting commercial decisions with clear, timely financial insight.
* Own the logistics P&Ls and inventory reporting—ensure accuracy, provide analysis and lead regular financial review meetings with stakeholders.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and KPI monitoring for the supply chain; drive alignment with the UK budget and Group metrics.
* Use data analytics to quickly identify performance trends, risks and opportunities, and communicate findings in a way that drives action.
* Support the Commercial Finance Director in strategy development and delivery across the UK Supply Chain.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives: design, implement and monitor plans that improve productivity and financial outcomes.
* Take on ad‑hoc company‑wide projects and support cross‑functional workstreams as required.
* Participate in regular on‑site visits (at least once a week) to embed partnership with operational teams and promote excellence.
Qualifications
At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, r the behaviours that will set you up for success as our Finance Business Partner include:
* COLLABORATION – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
* TAKES ACCOUNTABILTY – Takes action, addresses obstacles to get work done and meets commitments
* CUSTOMER FOCUS – Building strong customer relationships & delivers customer centric solutions
* FINANCIAL ACUMEN - interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
* DRIVES RESULTS: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
* DECISION QUALITY - making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
* BUSINESS INSIGHT: applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation’s goals
Ideally you will also benefit from having:
* A Financial qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Strong commercial mindset with previous experience partnering with supply chain or logistics teams.
* Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to convert data into insightful recommendations.
* Confident presenter who can explain complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
* Influential communicator who builds trust and drives results through collaboration and constructive challenge.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment and supporting change initiatives
Additional Information
At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.
By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.
Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.