Finance Operations Business Partner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with senior management to deliver critical financial insights that drive performance across multiple depots. You will lead a small finance team, manage customer relationships, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The company values its employees and offers extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and private medical cover. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving logistics environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with timely financial information.
• Manage financial customer relationships and lead monthly reviews.

Skills

FP&A experience

Analytical skills

Accounts preparation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Finance Operations Business Partner to partner with the senior operational team, including the Regional General Managers, to provide accurate and timely key financial metrics to support and shape the financial performance of multiple depots within a specific region.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering timely, accurate, insightful financial information, including supporting renewals or new business.
• Responsible for delivering budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts for their sites.
• Manage financial customer relationships, leading monthly reviews and preparing customer packs.
• Produce key financial metrics to support weekly costings commentary, including presenting variance analysis to the senior operations team and highlighting areas of operational and commercial focus.
• Lead and present customer profitability analysis to the senior operations team.
• Manage and develop a small finance team of up to 5 Assistant and Management Accountants.
• Support the finance team in delivering monthly management accounts and analyzing variances.
• Identify and implement improvements in the efficiency of financial reporting.
• Assist with various project tasks as required by the General Manager and Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Manage customer debt and update the company's cash flow forecast.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A profession.
• Attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Experience in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and income deferral.
• A questioning and inquisitive approach with a desire to find more efficient methods of providing accurate financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sharing knowledge and ideas for continuous improvement.
• Hardworking, flexible, and committed to meeting deadlines.

Additional Information

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are available to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and fostering a team-oriented culture.

Our people are the driving force behind our success. We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company Bonus: Reward for achieving company goals through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover: Access to clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme: 5% employee and 8% employer contributions
• Life Assurance: Cover of four times your annual salary
• Wellness: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the month/year, long service awards, and other recognitions
• Everyday discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform