Operations Finance Business Partner

About HIVED 📦

At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.

A tech company at heart, our talent and technology is laser-focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end-customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers, we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.

Already trusted by leading international brands such as Zara, Uniqlo, ASOS, Nespresso, and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures , Maersk Growth , Pale Blue Dot VC , Eka Ventures and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.

Role Overview 

Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, you will lead the day-to-day financial analysis, performance tracking, and reporting for the Operations function, as well as providing critical analysis for key decisions made by Operations. You will work closely with operational managers to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency and profitability.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in logistics, and looking to make an impact at one of the UK’s fastest growing startups. We’re looking for someone who will be hands-on, value-adding and driven to improve the business as we grow.

Responsibilities

• Operational Analysis: Own and deliver regular financial and operational analysis including delivery costs, productivity, asset utilisation, and route efficiency.
• Performance Reporting: Build and maintain dashboards and KPI reports to track key operational metrics across the business.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the Head of Business Partnering in planning cycles by producing detailed cost forecasts and variance analysis.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with operations managers and team leads to understand cost drivers and highlight areas of improvement.
• Decision Support: Perform financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making, such as comparing financing options and evaluating alternative network structures.
• Business Case Review: Conduct detailed reviews of business cases, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with financial and strategic objectives.
• Data Management: Consolidate and analyse large datasets from finance and operations systems to identify trends and risks.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to financial tracking and reporting processes to support operational agility.
• Project Support: Provide financial support to ongoing and ad hoc projects such as new site launches, contract changes, or tech deployments.

  Requirements 

• Strong track record in financial analysis, business partnering, and operational finance roles.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Confident working with large datasets and building complex financial models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Prior experience focusing on business partnering, in logistics, transportation, or similar operationally-focused industries.
• Prior experience in supervising / leading teams (as the team will grow over time as HIVED scales).
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4-6 years PQE.

How we reward our team 🎁

• Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team
• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision
• Weekly team lunch and regular company socials
• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)
• Hybrid working set-up with in-person time expected at both our Shoreditch office and North Woolwich based depot
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dog friendly office