Senior Finance Business Partner

Sysco; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice business is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in Ashford, UK. The role involves strategic analysis, reporting, and partnership with the sales team. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with strong Excel and financial analysis skills. A competitive salary, company car allowance, and various perks are offered. This is a hybrid position requiring one day a week in the office.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Staff shop discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager required.
• Ability to provide strategic analysis and insight into business performance.
• Strong communication skills to partner with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external reporting for customers.
• Support business planning and financial targets.
• Conduct strategic analysis and assist with planning.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the Corporate finance team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting into the Head of Finance.

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key business support to both the Finance Director, Head of Finance and the Head of Sector for the sales team, providing strategic analysis and insight into business performance. The Senior Finance Business Partner must possess the ability to understand trends and results (at both a detailed and strategic level) and to identify vital connections between the two. This position is an important Business Partner role supporting the Corporate Sales Team; managing contractual compliance and profitability, understanding results compared to forecast, challenging assumptions and leveraging this all into a business strategy to drive growth.

We are offering a hybrid working contract, and you will be required to work in the Ashford office once per week, so you must live within a commutable distance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting for customers that sit within their Sector.
• To support the Corporate Account Director in formulation and delivery of business as usual plans and financial targets.
• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial Evaluations.
• Supporting and advising in customer retention discussions
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning.
• Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance.
• Managing Balance Sheet accruals and rebate payments
• Managing budgets and forecasting.
• Developing and managing financial systems/models and continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Ensure internal controls are adhered to.
• Provide the business unit with sound financial analysis and guidance in order to grow their business profitably.
• Challenge the sales team.
• Drawing causal effects of economic data on results and forecasts for Business Units.
• Leading and developing team members to become future leaders.
• Developing strong customers relationships.

About you

You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. We are looking for someone who will drive performance through insight and has the knowledge and confidence to understand trends and results. Strong Excel skills, including experience in financial analysis and modelling are essential as well as strong communication and partnering skills across all levels up to Exec level. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a commercial setting to use their experience in a senior capacity. You will be self-motivated and driven to deliver results and positively influence key stakeholders.

What you’ll receive

• A competitive salary
• Company car allowance of £7,000 or Company Car
• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working contract
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Fresh Direct and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We\'ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.