Position title
Finance Business Partner
Description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days in office)
Sector: Automotive Wholesale
Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Be the driving force behind commercial decision-making in a fast-paced automotive wholesale business.

We are working with a growing London-based automotive wholesaler looking to bring in a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape the finance function and provide real-time insight into operational performance and profitability.

You'll work closely with the MD, sales, and operations teams to improve visibility, challenge assumptions, and drive better business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a strategic partner to commercial and operational teams, supporting business planning and performance improvement

  • Develop robust financial models and provide actionable insight to influence key decisions (pricing, purchasing, expansion)

  • Produce and present monthly management reports with detailed variance and margin analysis

  • Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives

  • Track KPIs and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

  • Partner with inventory and procurement teams to improve working capital management

  • Challenge stakeholders with financial and commercial rigour, supporting a culture of accountability

  • Contribute to ongoing finance transformation and systems improvements

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong commercial acumen

  • Experience in wholesale, distribution, or automotive sectors is highly desirable

  • Proven ability to interpret data and turn it into insight that drives action

  • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence non-finance stakeholders

  • A proactive, hands-on mindset and a passion for helping businesses grow

  • Strong Excel/financial modelling skills; experience with Xero, Sage, or similar systems

Job Benefits

Why Join This Business?

  • Entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment where you can make a real impact

  • Hybrid working model with autonomy and flexibility

  • Exposure to commercial and strategic decision-making at senior level

  • Supportive leadership and a culture that values input from finance

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and genuine progression potential

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Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
1st May 2025
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Automotive
Job Location
London, South East, united kingdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£55,000-£70,000
Date posted
March 30, 2025
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