As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Business Partner to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.
About the Role
The Supply Chain Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic liaison between Finance and operational teams across logistics and supply chain. The role translates financial data into actionable insights, supports senior decision‑making, owns Supply Chain P&L performance, and drives cost efficiency and value creation across complex, fast‑paced operations.
Responsibilities
* Own the Supply Chain P&L, delivering weekly flash reports, monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and inventory reporting.
* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including financial reviews with third‑party logistics partners.
* Partner with senior operational leaders to evaluate investment proposals, productivity initiatives, and capital expenditure, tracking ROI and savings delivery.
* Develop, monitor, and report on key cost and performance KPIs such as cost per unit, warehousing efficiency, transport efficiency, and stock write‑offs.
* Provide clear commercial insight by interpreting complex operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Ensure strong financial governance, control, and adherence to Group financial policies.
* Support robust business case development through detailed data analysis and complex ROI modelling.
Person Specification
* Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong commercial finance capability.
* Demonstrable experience operating in a fast‑paced logistics, supply chain, or FMCG environment.
* Proven experience managing large‑scale budgets (in excess of £100m per annum), including both in‑house and third‑party service models.
* Comfortable operating within a non‑hierarchical business, with the credibility to influence and challenge at all levels.
* Highly collaborative, innovative, and commercially minded, with strong business acumen.
* Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; experience with ERP or WMS systems (e.g., Blue Yonder) is desirable.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial concepts for non‑finance audiences.
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Pension
* Long service awards
* Employee discount
* Cycle to work scheme
Position: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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