Supply Chain Finance Business Partner
3 days ago
Plymouth
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. Key Responsibilities • Own the Supply Chain P&L, including weekly flash reporting, 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 (e.g. cost per unit, warehousing and transport efficiency, stock write-offs)., • Provide commercial insight by interpreting operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities., • Ensure strong financial governance, control, and adherence to Group financial policies., • Support business case development through detailed data analysis and complex ROI modelling. Person Specification • Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong commercial finance capability., • Experience in a fast-paced logistics, supply chain, or FMCG environment., • Proven experience managing large-scale budgets (in excess of £100m per annum), including in-house and third-party models., • Ability to operate in a non-hierarchical business, with credibility to influence and challenge at all levels., • 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) 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 Additional Information • Position: Permanent, Full-time, • Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm, • Location: Plymouth, Devon