At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with logistics teams to provide financial insights and drive operational efficiency.
- Company: Market-leading European manufacturer and distributor in logistics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and flexible hiring options.
- Other info: High-visibility role with strong stakeholder engagement and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on operational performance and contribute to key business initiatives.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance business partnering and logistics.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a market-leading European manufacturer and distributor to hire a Finance Business Partner into a high-visibility, commercially focused role with genuine influence over operational performance and cost control.
The Opportunity
You’ll sit at the heart of the logistics function, supporting warehousing, transport, inventory, and third-party logistics (3PL) activity. This is a role where you’ll go beyond the numbers, providing insight, challenge, and direction to drive better decision‑making and improve efficiency across the operation. With exposure to senior stakeholders and key projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial impact and business partnering skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with logistics and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and analysis.
- Deliver budgets, forecasts, and month-end reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
- Support cost control, performance tracking, and KPI reporting across logistics operations.
- Provide meaningful challenge to drive efficiency, cost‑saving initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Review and challenge 3PL performance, costs, and contractual outputs against SLAs.
- Support projects and continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and finance.
- Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and accuracy across all activity.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience).
- Background in finance business partnering, FP&A, or management accounting.
- Experience within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and non‑finance teams.
- Proactive, commercially aware, and detail‑driven.
Why Apply?
- High‑impact role with real influence on operational performance.
- Exposure to a complex, multi‑site logistics environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and visibility.
- Opportunity to contribute to key business initiatives and improvements.
- Flexible hiring approach, open to interim support or a longer‑term permanent hire.
Finance Business Partner employer: Workchain Ltd
As a Finance Business Partner at our market-leading European manufacturing and distribution company in Birmingham, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth, all while working in a high-visibility role that allows you to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency and decision-making. Join us to be part of a supportive team that encourages continuous improvement and values your insights in a complex logistics environment.
