Robert Half is partnering with a well-established international distribution business to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact, commercially focused role. This position will sit at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support strategic growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating as a true business partner rather than a purely reporting-focused finance role.
The Role
As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key link between finance, operations, and senior stakeholders. You will provide insight-led analysis, lead planning and forecasting activities, and support commercial decision-making across the business.
Key responsibilities
*Monthly sales, margin, and KPI reporting (financial and non-financial)
*Real-time sales performance analysis and insight
*Supply chain and stock accounting, including valuation, rebates, and provisioning
*Monitoring purchasing performance against sales, stock levels, and supplier agreements
*Supporting senior leadership in commercial negotiations with suppliers
*Calculation and review of commission and remuneration structures
*Ownership of key provisions, including bonuses, rebates, stock, bad debts, and customer-related provisions
*Annual budgeting and in-year forecasting, including cash flow forecasting
*Financial modelling and appraisal of ad hoc business opportunities
Your Profile
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
*Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insight
*Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance and senior stakeholders
*Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
*Exposure to BI and reporting tools such as Power BI
*Strong understanding of operational drivers and how they impact financial performance
The Offer
*Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
*Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 from home)
*High-visibility role with genuine influence on business performance
*Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a commercially driven environment
If you’re looking for a Finance Business Partner role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, this opportunity is well worth exploring.
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