Finance Business Partner Supply Chain

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Finance Business Partner to support our UK Supply Chain function. Reporting to the Head of Finance this role plays a key part in linking financial insight to operational performance driving cost efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making across logistics inventory and customer service operations.

The Person:

A proactive and commercially aware finance professional you are confident working in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring strong analytical capability and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making.

You are comfortable challenging stakeholders building relationships across functions and driving continuous improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a structured approach you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance with no direct reports this role partners closely with the UK Supply Chain leadership team to drive financial performance cost control and operational efficiency.

You will lead on financial planning reporting and analysis for supply chain activities including inventory logistics and distribution. The role also plays a key part in embedding World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies improving processes and supporting strategic initiatives such as systems transformation and supply chain optimisation.

Responsibilities:

Analysis & Insight

• 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

Financial Control

• Implement and maintain effective financial and operational controls
• Support and enhance inventory stock counting processes and controls
• Coordinate inventory provisioning in line with Group policy
• Ensure sourcing decisions consider inventory and financial impacts

Financial Reporting

• Improve the clarity accuracy and impact of financial reporting
• Embed WCM Cost Deployment into reporting processes
• Analyse and report on performance including costs and inventory metrics
• Review actuals vs forecasts and drive actions to improve performance
• Validate and report on cost-saving initiatives

Strategic Support

• 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. SAP S/4 HANA warehouse consolidation)
• Drive improvements in inventory metrics such as Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH)

Relationship Building

• Partner with the UK Head of Supply Chain and their leadership team
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations procurement and sales finance

Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop and manage supply chain budgets aligned to business objectives
• Lead monthly forecasting cycles including costs and inventory
• Align financial planning with the S&OP process

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements across reporting controls and planning processes
• Drive efficiency and standardisation through continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Education

• Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field.

Experience

• 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. Power BI data warehouses)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and continuous improvement methodologies such as WCM (desirable)

About BAXI:

Were leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland and with the backing of our global parent company BDR Thermea Group we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise thats literally centuries in the making. Were proud of our heritage manufacturing in the UK since 1866 and were experienced in adapting to changing needs.

Specialties
Domestic gas boilers Commercial gas boilers Hydrogen boilers Electric hot water products Gas fired water heaters for commercial applications Commercial CHP Heat pumps Heat networks Genuine spare parts Service and maintenance of gas boilers Smart controls Heating solutions for newbuild Specification support Design service Sustainable heating solutions High efficiency boilers ASHP Heating solutions and plantrooms.

Whether youre joining us in the field or working at one of our established hub locations youll be part of a team that offers opportunities in a historically rich British manufacturing company focused on sustainable greener and cleaner energy solutions.

Our Locations:

• Preston Bamber Bridge PR5 6FN
• Warwick Brook House CV34 4LL

Our Benefits:

Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer:

• 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays
• Income protection
• Contributory pension
• Enhanced maternity paternity and sick pay
• Staff discounts and additional benefits

Our Approach:

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.

At BDR Thermea Group we believe that diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.