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Finance Business Partner
Lawton Tubes
Importing, Stockholding & Distribution
Location: 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.
About Our Client
Our client, Lawton Tubes, is the UK’s leading supplier of copper pipes, tubes, fittings, and accessories, with a turnover in excess of £250m and 160 employees. It is a privately owned, rapidly growing, and profitable, high-volume, and fast-moving trading business, importing, stockholding, and distributing products, predominantly in the UK.
Role Overview
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.
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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-focused accountant with a strong understanding of inventory accounting, margin analysis, and working capital management.
- Experience in a stock-intensive (ideally commoditised) business – such as importing, distribution, or manufacturing.
- An ideal background would include FX exposure and import-led supply chains.
- In-depth experience in the use of ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills utilising business analysis and reporting tools.
- A confident communicator and influencer, used to operating at the heart of the business.
- Personally resilient and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
- Highly systems-orientated and detail-focussed.
- The role requires someone who wants to work inside the business and not report on it from a distance. As such, it is an on-site position.
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Salary:
The salary on offer will be negotiable depending on what skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the organisation.
How to Apply:
To apply in confidence, please email your CV and current salary details, quoting reference BB368/LI, to Mike Archer at Bluebox HR, the retained consultant, by clicking the Apply Now button.
Any applications directly to Lawton Tubes will be forwarded to Bluebox HR. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
If you would prefer an initial informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Mike directly.
Contact Information:
Bluebox HR Limited, Kavannagh House, 251 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
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