Senior Finance Business Partner
Jewson
Strategic finance partner driving profitability, pricing, and supplier decisions.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project estimating
Tool hire
Brick and timber specialist
Kitchen and bathroom showrooms
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
financial planning
rebate forecast
financial modelling
performance analysis
process improvement
margin tracking
- Business Partnering: Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Branch Operations teams to drive performance, profitability, and growth.
- Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to junior finance business partners and analysts, supporting their growth and development.
- The SFPB will be responsible for managing the 3 x Finance Business Partners.
- Performance Management & Analysis: Deliver high-quality analysis of business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
- Strategic Finance Leadership: Support the implementation, delivery and on-going tracking of key strategic initiatives.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Manage the financial planning process and own the production of the rebate budget and re-forecasts.
- Decision Support: Provide financial insight and challenge on pricing strategy, cost inflation, supplier rebates, discounts, and margin optimisation.
- Track margin and EBITDA benefits resulting in category deals.
- Support supplier cost increase negotiations through detailed modelling.
- Performance evaluations: Influence decision-making through financial modelling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.
- Owning the rebate forecast process and investigating ways to continually improve the accuracy and efficiency of the process and working closely with the Rebate team to report on cash collection.
- Process improvement: Champion continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and processes to enhance business insight and efficiency.
What you bring
advanced excel
financial modelling
accounting qualification
stakeholder management
commercial acumen
team coaching
- Experience managing or coaching a small team is highly desirable.
- Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into business action.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, with a clear and accessible approach. Comfortable presenting to senior management.
- Confident stakeholder manager, able to challenge and influence senior leaders across Sales, Operations, and Commercial.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Strong knowledge of pricing, margin management, and supplier rebate structures.
- Proven track record in a commercial finance/business partnering role, ideally within builders’ merchants, distribution, construction supplies, or a related trade sector.
- Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining strong, productive relationships across various departments. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
- WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
- Retirement savings plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Company Car
- Competitive Base salary
- Life assurance
- Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support
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Company
Overview
170 years
Company History
Operational and evolving in the UK market for a significant period.
- With a vast network of branches across the country, serves a wide range of construction projects.
- Offers an extensive product portfolio, ranging from timber and plumbing supplies to building materials and tools.
- Specializes in sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and energy.
- Known for providing tailored solutions with a focus on quality and service.
- A trusted partner, having supplied products to iconic buildings and landmark projects.
- Prides itself on expert knowledge across its materials, helping clients choose the right products.
- Safety is a top priority
- Customer satisfaction is a focus
- Committed to continuous improvement
- A team-driven business
- Act with integrity
- Passionate about providing sustainable solutions
Net zero by 2050
Carbon Emission Target
Achieving net zero carbon emissions by a significant future date, marking a commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Over 90%
Responsibly Sourced Products
A substantial majority of products are sourced responsibly, reflecting a dedication to ethical and sustainable practices.
- Aiming to reduce carbon emissions in supply chain operations
- Committed to supporting circular economy principles, including waste reduction and recycling
- Promoting sustainable building materials and energy-efficient solutions
26% Leadership Roles
Women in Leadership
Reflects the proportion of women in leadership positions within the company, highlighting gender representation at senior levels.
- Jewson has a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy to create a fair and inclusive workplace for all employees.
- The company actively pursues attracting diverse talent through strategic partnerships and innovative recruitment methods.
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