Finance Business Partner

Culina Group; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance its Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will prepare weekly P&L reports, provide valuable financial insights, and partner with management to drive budget success. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values employee development. If you are a qualified accountant with a knack for data analysis and strategic recommendations, this opportunity could be your next big career move. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a winning culture!

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance at three times salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers and discounts

Recognition programs

Discount platform with savings

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L performance reports and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights and support site budget achievement.
• Conduct cost centre analysis and prepare accruals.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Excel Proficiency

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients across various logistics solutions including chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Fowler Welch, part of the Culina Group, operates in the fresh produce sector, providing time-critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers, and manufacturers across the UK. At Culina, we foster a winning culture where employees are valued, challenged, and inspired.

Job Description

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at either our Washington or Broxburn sites, with monthly travel to Spalding during month-end. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary package and the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking market leader. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing weekly P&L performance reports by site for performance reviews, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Reconciling SAGE financial accounts with business unit P&Ls monthly, explaining deviations.
• Providing financial insights to support site budget achievement.
• Refreshing quarterly financial forecasts to compare expected performance against budgets.
• Acting as a business partner to management, offering guidance and analytical support.
• Conducting cost centre analysis during month-end or as needed.
• Issuing weekly or ad-hoc cost centre reports to managers.
• Preparing accruals and prepayments.
• Reconciliating balance sheets for the business units.
• Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate and insightful business information.
• Reviewing and controlling supplier spend in line with Group policies.
• Participating in ad-hoc projects within the Finance team.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates should have:

• Fully qualified accountant (desirable).
• Relevant experience in a commercial or operational finance role, preferably in FMCG or similar industries.
• Experience in data analysis and making strategic recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and legislation.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and macros.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data effectively.
• Previous experience in business partnering (desirable).

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes employee development and success. Our benefits include:

• Competitive annual leave.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance at three times salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Eye care vouchers and discounts.
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards.
• Discount platform offering savings with over 50 retailers.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, apply now to join our #WinningTeam!