Finance Operations Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Operations Business Partner

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: Up to £60,000 base + Bonus and Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00

A leading UK third‑party logistics (3PL) provider specialising in food, drink and household goods supply chains with a multi‑billion‑pound turnover, operating from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland. The business delivers chilled, ambient and contract logistics warehousing and distribution solutions for major branded manufacturers and continues to experience strong growth.

We are recruiting a Finance Operations Business Partner to work closely with senior operational stakeholders, including Directors and General Managers. The role supports financial performance across multiple sites within a defined region, providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to drive operational and commercial decision‑making.

• Partner with senior operational teams to deliver key financial metrics, variance analysis and performance insights for a contract logistics warehouse.
• Lead the delivery of budgets, forecasts and rolling forecasts supporting cost control and profitability improvements.
• Manage financial performance of customer contracts including monthly reviews, customer reporting and support for contract renewals and growth.
• Lead development and support of a small finance team while contributing to month‑end close, cash‑flow forecasting and process improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or operational finance role within a 3PL logistics or contract warehousing environment.
• Strong management accounting background including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferrals.
• Experience supporting major FMCG or household goods customers within a contract‑based operating model.
• Qualified or part‑qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent practical experience.