Candidate Overview
The candidate is a commercially focused Finance Business Partner with 8+ years’ experience across logistics, transport, and operational environments, specialising in financial modelling, performance insight, and stakeholder partnering. They bring a strong track record of translating financial data into clear, actionable insight, supporting business cases, and improving financial visibility across complex operations. Highly analytical yet pragmatic, they are known for influencing stakeholders and driving performance through data-led decision making.
Core Expertise
- Financial modelling and business case development
- KPI tracking (EBIT, ROIC, cost-to-serve)
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- Operational performance analysis
- Stakeholder engagement (Sales, Ops, Commercial, IT, Finance)
- Data analysis and financial insight generation
- Process improvement and reporting optimisation
- Multi-site and international finance exposure
- Strategic decision support
Selected Career Achievements
- Developed financial models supporting £10m+ business cases, improving ROI visibility and supporting key investment decisions.
- Improved EBIT performance by £1.5m+ through identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across logistics operations.
- Enhanced monthly reporting processes, reducing reporting timelines by 30% while improving accuracy and clarity of financial insight.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple sites, improving forecast accuracy and financial planning alignment.
Leadership Profile
A commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with excellent communication skills. Confident working with senior stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear, business-focused insight. Thrives in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and delivery.
Ideal Next Role
The candidate is seeking a Finance Business Partner role within a fast-paced, operational or logistics environment, where they can drive performance through insight, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to business growth. They are particularly well suited to organisations requiring strong commercial finance support, financial modelling capability, and cross-functional influence.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Imagine Executive Solutions for a confidential discussion.