Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain

Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain (UK)

Finance Business Partner role supporting UK Supply Chain, reporting to the Head of Finance.

• Deliver insightful financial analysis linking operational performance to business strategy.
• Develop and track KPIs aligned to BDR Group and WCM standards.
• Provide challenge and insight to drive improvements in cost, cash, and operational efficiency.
• Perform detailed analysis including cost‑to‑serve modelling, scenario planning, and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Support inventory optimisation and supply chain performance improvements.
• Implement and maintain effective financial and operational controls.
• Coordinate inventory provisioning in line with Group policy and ensure sourcing decisions consider inventory and financial impacts.
• Improve clarity, accuracy, and impact of financial reporting; embed WCM cost deployment into reporting processes.
• Analyse and report on performance, review actuals vs forecasts, and drive actions to improve performance.
• Validate and report on cost‑saving initiatives.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic supply chain decisions.
• Contribute to WCM cost deployment and loss reduction initiatives.
• Support development of supply chain strategies (e.g., warehousing, transport).
• Provide financial input into key projects and transformation initiatives (e.g., SAPS/4
  
  HANA, warehouse consolidation).
• Drive improvements in inventory metrics such as Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH).
• Partner with the UK Head of Supply Chain and leadership team; build strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes; develop and manage supply chain budgets.
• Lead monthly forecasting cycles, including costs and inventory.
• Align financial planning with the S&OP process.
• Identify and implement improvements across reporting, controls, and planning processes.
• Drive efficiency and standardisation through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post‑qualification experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role, ideally within supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modelling and performance analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working with reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, data warehouses).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and continuous improvement methodologies such as WCM (desirable).

• Competitive basic salary plus variable incentive.
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
• Income protection.
• Contributory pension.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay.
• Staff discounts and additional benefits.

Baxi is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.