Finance Business Partner

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world.

With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

Klipboard is the leading, specialist supplier of fully integrated technology solutions and related services to niche vertical markets in the wholesale and retail distribution, logistics, Automotive sectors.

A fast-paced PE backed organisation going through a period of strong growth and operational consolidation

The Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor to operational and commercial teams, using financial insight to influence decision‑making and improve business performance. The role goes beyond traditional finance reporting by collaborating with allocated departments to ensure financial goals align with business strategy.

Part of the Klipboard Finance Business Partnering team, this role will support the UK Rental, Automotive Catalogue & Data Solutions and Transport Management business units

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor to business units, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and drive business performance. This role bridges finance and operations, ensuring financial strategies align with business objectives.

Business Partnering:
Collaborate with department heads and senior managers to provide financial insights that guide decision-making. Financial Analysis:
Analyze revenues, costs, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Ongoing review and evaluation of all reported KPI’s to maintain relevance.

Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; provide variance analysis and insights. Performance Management:
Monitor KPIs, conduct variance analysis, and recommend actions to improve performance. Strategic Support:
Develop financial models for long-term planning and assess viability of new initiatives. Cost Management:
Work with managers to control costs and identify savings opportunities. Stakeholder Engagement:
Present financial reports and insights to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner. Process Improvement:
Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting. Project Support:
Provide financial input for projects, including cost-benefit analysis and post-implementation reviews.

Skills, Knowledge and

Experience:

Essential

Education:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; professional accounting qualification preferred.

Experience:

7+ years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in business partnering. Technical

Skills:

Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills; proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to influence and drive change

Commercial acumen Analytical thinking Strategic mindset Relationship building Adaptability in a…