Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Solihull
Salary: £55,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Gleeson Recruitment Group are pleased to be working exclusively this Finance Business Partner role based in South Birmingham. This is dynamic and fast-paced wholesale business, where our client prides themselves on delivering exceptional value to customers while driving innovation in the industry. They are seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in on both the customer facing and strategic supplier facing sides of the business.
The Role:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with operational teams and senior management, providing financial insights to drive performance across their complex sales and margin. You'll play a key role in influencing decisions and ensuring the business achieves its strategic and financial goals.
Why Join?
- Be part of a supportive, innovative team in a growing business.
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative work culture where your ideas make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with sales and operational teams to analyse performance, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and maintain robust margin analysis to ensure profitability across product lines and customer segments.
- Provide financial modelling and forecasting to inform pricing strategies and sales initiatives.
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, highlighting key financial performance metrics.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Identify and drive opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.
- Deliver regular performance reports and actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Support the implementation of financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the wholesale, retail, or FMCG sectors.
- Strong expertise in sales and margin analysis, with a track record of driving profitability.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to driving business improvements.
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