At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial insight and support to improve supply chain performance.
- Company: Dynamic company offering a hybrid work environment with growth potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance for a permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and enhance your career.
- Why this job: Influence key decisions and make a real impact in a high-profile finance role.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong analytical and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
We're looking for a commercially minded Supply Chain Finance Business Partner who can get close to the numbers, challenge the status quo and turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight. This is a high profile, hands on role partnering closely with senior supply chain and operational stakeholders. You'll play a key part in helping the business understand its cost base, improve performance and make better, faster commercial decisions.
Initially offered as a 6 month fixed term contract, there is genuine potential for the role to become permanent for the right person.
The Role:
- You'll be at the heart of the supply chain operation, providing financial insight, challenge and support across areas including:
- Budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
- Analysis of supply chain costs, inventory and operational performance
- Identifying trends, opportunities and areas for cost improvement
- Developing meaningful KPIs to drive efficiency and performance
- Understanding and explaining month-on-month spend variations
- Linking costs to volumes, delivery profiles, stock, inventory and capacity
- Reviewing cost-to-serve, margin, inflation and recovery
- Supporting and challenging capital and commercial proposals
- Improving existing reporting, controls and finance processes
- Acting as a trusted finance partner to senior operational stakeholders
This isn't a role for someone who simply reports the numbers. You'll be expected to interrogate them, explain what's driving them and influence what happens next.
What We're Looking For:
- You'll be a professionally qualified accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA with strong commercial and analytical skills and the confidence to work closely with senior operational teams.
- You'll also bring:
- Advanced Excel and strong IT skills
- Excellent analytical capability with the ability to quickly identify and communicate the key message
- A proactive, autonomous approach
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- The confidence to constructively challenge operational decisions
- A genuine business partnering mindset
- A track record of improving processes and ways of working
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to step into an influential finance role where your analysis will directly shape operational and commercial decision-making. You'll have plenty of exposure to senior stakeholders, a broad remit across supply chain finance and the opportunity to make a visible impact quickly.
Interim Supply Chain Finance Business Partner in Chester employer: Jobiqo
Bromley Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a generous benefits package, including a local government pension scheme and unique discounts, the Council prioritises employee well-being and career growth. Located in the vibrant Bromley Civic Centre, you will be part of a team that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the borough while enjoying the balance of urban and suburban life.
