Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (6 Months FTC)

William Jackson Food Group; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Hull is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month FTC. The role involves providing financial insights and support to drive profitability and operational success in the Supply Chain team. Ideal candidates will have strong financial management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance managers. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

6.6 weeks holiday

Stakeholder pension with employer contributions

Free bread allowance

Wellbeing and Rewards Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and insights.
• Ability to support forecasting processes with accurate data.
• Strong analytical skills to identify performance improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance business partner to Supply Chain managers.
• Prepare operational accounts and KPIs, providing variance analysis.
• Build relationships with non-finance managers and communicate financial concepts.

Skills

Financial management

Data analysis

KPI development

Communication with non-finance managers

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (6 Months FTC)

Job title: Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain (6 Months FTC)

Location: Hull

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson in September 1851. We have a portfolio of five food businesses employing over 2,000 people. Our main sites include three bread plants in Hull, a second bakery specializing in premium rolls, and a recent investment in Corby, Northamptonshire.

We supply bread and other carriers to sandwich manufacturers, foodservice, and export channels. In 2012, we launched our consumer brand "Jackson's of Yorkshire". Join us in 2025, an exciting time for growth and innovation.

What's involved?

A key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for financial management, insights, and process improvements to drive business profitability and operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as finance business partner and advisor to Supply Chain managers, ensuring financial and operational objectives are met.
• Prepare weekly/monthly operational accounts and KPIs, providing variance analysis and commentary.
• Support forecasting processes with accurate, timely data for decision-making.
• Educate the Supply Chain team on cost levers and financial impacts of decisions.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvements through data analysis and reporting.
• Analyze results against budgets and forecasts, highlight risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Build relationships with non-finance managers, communicating financial concepts clearly.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations, reports, and financial propositions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line management.

Job commitments

Location: Hull - Derrignham Street

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours/week

Why Jacksons?

• Competitive hourly rate paid every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years' service.
• Stakeholder pension with employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance.
• Wellbeing and Rewards Platform.
• Exclusive discounts via online benefits portal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants for university-attending children.

We value diversity and encourage everyone to apply. We foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where all colleagues can develop their talents and feel safe from discrimination or harassment. If you're enthusiastic and meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply. Good luck!