Senior Finance Partner

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Founded in 2018, Burnsall is a sourcing and supply chain consultancy helping global retail companies strengthen and optimize their supply chain management. We are a fast-growing, high-performing firm that thrives on collaboration, operational excellence, and delivering measurable value.

Our work spans the entire supply chain lifecycle—from operational diagnostics and partner selection to clean room negotiations, contract governance, and strategic cost optimization. Burnsall is defined by integrity, deep operational expertise, and a commitment to thriving in ambiguity while building trust.

Burnsall is a dynamic, fast-evolving organization—offering you the opportunity to lead initiatives beyond traditional finance and make a lasting impact on our growth trajectory.

About the Role

As a Senior Finance Partner, you will act as a key strategic advisor to the deal team, shaping financial and commercial decisions that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth. You’ll own the financial strategy across partner selection, deal management, and commercial operations—balancing analytical rigor with strategic foresight. This role requires a seasoned finance professional who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence executive decision-making, and translate financial insights into actionable business outcomes.

You’ll report directly to Sarah, a senior leader in the finance team, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and analytics leaders.

Applicants in the Northwest Arkansas area preferred

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in commercial finance, manufacturing, supply chain, or cleanroom environments.
• Strong background in financial modeling, cost analysis, and strategic business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions.
• Experience managing complex financial projects and negotiations across multiple stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial analytics; experience with BI tools or ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to tailor your message to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative remote environment.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Drive the financial strategy for partner selection, negotiations, and ongoing deal performance.
• Lead financial due diligence and scenario modeling to support high-value commercial decisions.
• Build and refine business cases, translating complex data into clear strategic insights.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, challenging assumptions and influencing outcomes.

Partner Selection & Deal Structuring

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and valuation of potential partners.
• Develop sophisticated deal models reflecting cost structures, price changes, and margin sensitivities.
• Participate in cleanroom negotiations to ensure commercial terms align with strategic goals.
• Evaluate partner performance through financial and operational lenses to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Ongoing Deal & Performance Management

• Oversee ongoing deal governance, performance tracking, and profitability analysis.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation across existing partnerships.
• Lead quarterly financial reviews, forecasts, and variance analyses with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify risk and opportunity areas across supply chain and commercial operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with operations, analytics, and supply chain teams to align financial insights with execution.
• Develop frameworks for tracking financial KPIs and cost-to-serve metrics across partners.
• Mentor and guide junior team members as the organization scales.

• A role where your strategic and commercial insight directly impacts company success.
• A high-trust culture with influence to shape business outcomes.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) for future profit-sharing opportunities
• 29 days of paid time off annually, plus public holidays.
• Opportunities for travel within the US and occasional UK trips.

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• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services