Finance Business Partner

Ocado Technology Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Business Partner, where you'll play a crucial role in managing P&L spend and driving financial insights across operations. This dynamic position involves overseeing labour costs, conducting variance analysis, and partnering with General Managers to enhance cost control and efficiency. You'll also lead a Finance Analyst and work closely with various finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. With a commitment to well-being and a flexible working environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your finance career while making a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Cover

Pension Plan

Wellbeing Support

Generous Leave

Family-Friendly Benefits

Financial Aid & Perks

Financial Protection

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualified accountant with experience in management accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong business partnering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage labour costs and oversee P&L management across various centres.
• Conduct variance analysis and lead reviews with General Managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Business partnering skills

Proactive and logical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

CIMA qualification

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

Job description

Join Ocado as our Finance Business Partner - Customer Fulfilment Centre Labour (CFC) & Operations

Hybrid - 2x days a week in Hatfield
Role - 12 Month FTC
Reports to: Finance Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the UK's leading grocery platforms? Ocado is looking for a Finance Business Partner to manage P&L spend across CFC (Customer Fulfilment Centre), GMDC (General Merchandise Distribution Centre), and Zoom Labour. In this high-profile role, you’ll play a key part in driving financial insight, cost control, and decision-making across the logistics business.

As our Finance Business Partner you will:

• Manage Labour Costs: You will spend approximately 60% of your time managing labour costs and 40% partnering with General Managers at CFC to understand and control their costs.
• End-to-End P&L Management: Oversee the annual budget and forecast process, providing clear insight and commentary to senior leadership.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct month-end processes, interpret account postings, and present insightful variance analysis.
• Business Partnering: Lead reviews with CFC General Managers, helping to set targets, track risks, and drive actionable change.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and financial controls to increase efficiency and ensure accurate cost recording.
• Leadership: Manage one direct report – a Finance Analyst.
• Maintain key relationships across finance teams including Payroll, Planning, and Analytics.

What you’ll need:

• Qualifications: CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Experience in period management accounts, analysis, and commentary.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong business partnering skills.
• Attributes: Proactive, logical, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to challenge assumptions in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer You:
At Ocado, we’re committed to supporting your well-being and providing a flexible and rewarding environment.

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy 2 days a week working in the Hatfield office with the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week.
• Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated apps and Employee Assistance Programmes for holistic well-being.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, growing with service, and an option to buy more.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave.
• Financial Aid & Perks: Interest-free train tickets, Cycle to Work Scheme, 15% discount on Ocado.com, and savings at popular retailers.
• Financial Protection: Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

Next Steps

If you'd like to learn more, our Talent Acquisition team is actively reviewing applications, and we welcome you to apply! If you have experience as a Finance Business Partner and hold a CIMA qualification, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.