Finance Business Partner

We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to lead operational finance, ensuring tight control of stock, margin, FX exposure and cash.

The role will act as the financial anchor between procurement, logistics, sales and the leadership team, supporting data integrity and system-driven decision-making through the ERP system.

Our client, Lawton Tubes, is the UK’s leading supplier of copper pipes, tubes, fittings and accessories, with a turnover in excess of £250m and 160 employees. It is a privately owned, rapidly growing and profitable, high-volume and fast-moving trading business, importing, stockholding and distributing products, predominantly in the UK.

This is a new position, reporting to the Finance Director and partnering with procurement, sales and operations. A lot of initial activity will be working within a team on the introduction of a new ERP system.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monthly management accounts with clear, actionable commentary.
• Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning.
• Margin analysis across products, customers and channels.
• Stock control, valuation and working capital performance.
• Import landed cost modelling – product, freight, duty and handling.
• Supporting pricing decisions in a price sensitive commodity-driven market.
• Driving ERP accuracy, reporting and process discipline.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• A commercially-focussed accountant with a strong understanding of inventory accounting, margin analysis and working capital management.
• Experience in a stock-intensive (ideally commoditised) business – such as importing, distribution or manufacturing.
• An ideal background would include FX exposure and import-led supply chains.
• In-depth experience in the use of ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills utilising business analysis and reporting tools.
• A confident communicator and influencer, used to operating at the heart of the business.
• Personally resilient and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly systems-orientated and detail-focussed.

The role requires someone who wants to work inside the business and not report on it from a distance. As such, it is an on-site position.

The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the organisation.