Finance Business Partner

Rich Products Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Andover, GB, seeks a Finance Analyst to provide critical insights for decision-making. Key responsibilities include managing costings, assisting in month-end closures, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. Candidates should have experience in the manufacturing sector and strong MS Office skills. This role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MS Office packages, especially Excel with functions like Vlookup's and pivot tables.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in Finance/Commercial within the food sector.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely analysis to support business needs.
• Manage new business costings through the NPD gate process.
• Assist with month-end close and year-end financial statements.

Skills

Manufacturing sector experience

Strong PC skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

AAT qualification or part qualified / Passed Finalist CIMA/ACCA

Tools

D365

SAP

Job description

Location: Andover, GB, SP11 8EZ

Category: Finance

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Provide timely, informative and proactive analysis and insight to support business needs and decision making

• Business Partner to Commercial Director and their team providing support on product costing and product profitability
• Manage new business costings through the NPD gate process
• Maintain Standard Costs in system for all 3 BUs
• Manage process for approval of standard cost updates and ensure D365/AX is maintained accurately and reconciled
• Report product profitability as part of month-end routine
• Update Demand with actuals, update sales prices and maintain model
• Provide insight to operational performance through creation of P&L to GM level
• Business Partner to Plant Manager and team
• Business Partner with R&D to enhance profitability on existing product portfolio through value engineering

Integrity of Financial Records

• Assist in the timely and accurate month-end close within agreed deadlines
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of all transactions
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements
• Ensure clean annual audit opinion

Financial Controls & Systems

• Operate and maintain an effective system of internal controls to ensure margin is protected at SKU level.
• Ensure efficient processes within the financial function and within cross functional processes involving finance

Reporting and Analysis

• Develop and manage ledger reports, control systems and internal audit.
• Development of monthly management reports for non-finance manager
• Ad hoc financial analysis as required

Business Improvement Activities

• Proactively support Financial Planning and Analysis Manager identify and implement cost saving measures
• Support Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in any other business improvement/analysis projects

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Critical

• Manufacturing sector experience
• Strong PC skills/knowledge of MS Office packages (Excel, Vlookup's, sumif's, pivot tables) & Accounting Systems knowledge (D365 / SAP)
• Strong attention to detail recognising the potential impact of inaccurate master data
• Self-starter and team player
• Able to prioritise and work independently with limited supervision
• Responsive to the needs of both internal and external customers
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Minimum 3 years work experience of Finance / Commercial acquired within the food sector (manufacturing / distribution / retailing)
• AAT qualification or part qualified / Passed Finalist CIMA/ACCA
• SAP 4 HANA systems knowledge

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Bringing your best self to work

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates-their whole selves-is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.