Commercial Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner.Importing, Stockholding and Distribution.Coventry.Salary Range: £80k to £90k.We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to lead operational finance, ensuring tight control of stock, margin, FX exposure and cash.The role will act as the financial anchor between procurement, logistics, sales and the leadership team, supporting data integrity and system-driven decision-making through the ERP system. Our client is a privately owned, rapidly growing and profitable, high-volume and fast-moving trading business, importing, stockholding and distributing products, predominantly in the UK. This is a new position, reporting to the Finance Director and partnering with procurement, sales and operations. A lot of initial activity will be working within a team on the introduction of a new ERP system.Key responsibilities will include:Monthly management accounts with clear, actionable commentary.Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning.Margin analysis across products, customers and channels.Stock control, valuation and working capital performance.Import landed cost modelling - product, freight, duty and handling.Supporting pricing decisions in a price sensitive commodity-driven market.Driving ERP accuracy, reporting and process discipline.What we are looking for:A qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA.A commercially-focussed finance business partner with a strong understanding of inventory accounting, margin analysis and working capital ..... full job details .....