Finance Business Partner

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we're looking for a ­­­­Finance Business Partner to join our 'Financial Planning & Reporting ("FPR") team

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK's leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we're bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we're building an unparalleled group of talent that's committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We're a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

About the role

InPost has a fantastic opportunity within our Edinburgh based 'Financial Planning & Reporting ("FPR") team. Our FPR team works closely with our businesses creating a real and active partnership with both our Operations and Management teams. Their role is to provide 'real time' support and analysis, to be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist in strategic decision making.

Working in FPR, you'll have to juggle lots of tasks to meet deadlines and often use problem solving and judgement skills. Our FPR team are great with people and instinctively know what needs to be done to put things right. So, if you're naturally inquisitive, analytical and like a challenge, then FPR could be for you.

Our appointment will enable the team to continue to strengthen our relationships with our businesses through the provision of more meaningful budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for our Newstrade commercial and operations teams.

In position you will provide effective commercial procedures, or initiate change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. You will build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals on everyday projects. So, you'll get a good insight into working life at InPost.

You will be joining one of the UK's largest and most recognised distribution brands, where career, personal development and going the 'extra mile' is at the heart of our company ethos.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Revenue reporting for Newstrade, building a full understanding of the contracts underpinning the revenue streams.
• Drive the annual revenue planning cycle, as well as owning regular reforecasts.
• Prioritise procioess improvements in revenue reporting, working closely with our business stakeholders to drive maximum value.
• Lead the management accounting, KPI and other regular reporting
• Continue to develop the performance reporting analysis
• Completion and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor, develop and maintain key departmental processes and procedures
• Involvement in key major projects which will impact the Newstrade division

What we need from you:

You will be currently working in a similar role, keen to use your grounded understanding to transfer to InPost, and experienced in using software packages such as SAP, Oracle TM1 and Microsoft Excel to deliver the role in style and be a qualified accountant, such as CIMA.

You will have a flexible attitude to work, a charismatic business partner style, a knack for making the numbers come alive, a logical approach to prioritising daily tasks and a reputation for keeping a cool head under pressure.

Perks of the job:

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

Enhanced Annual Leave – 26 Days Plus the Option to Buy Additional Days per year

More time for you to relax, explore, and enjoy life.

Vitality Health Care

Stay healthy and happy with our top-notch health coverage.

Work from Anywhere – 4 Weeks per year

Embrace the freedom to work remotely abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, allowing you to explore new horizons while staying connected.

Enhanced Parental Leave

We support you during those precious family moments.

Rail Loan
Commute with ease Purchase an annual season ticket, expense it through our InPost expenses procedure, and enjoy a more affordable interest free repayment over the year.

Volunteering Days

Take a paid day to make a difference in your community

Hybrid Working (Role suitability dependent)

We innovate, collaborate and optimise by coming together 3 days per week in the office

Bring Your Dog to Work Day (Every Friday)

Make every Friday pawsitively amazing

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we'd like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you'll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.