Senior Finance Business Partner

Sysco GB; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global foodservice company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner based in Aylesford, UK. The role involves managing financial reporting, supporting the Sales Directors, and developing business strategies for growth. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong skills in financial analysis, Excel, and communication. This position offers a competitive salary, company benefits including a car allowance, and opportunities for career progression within the leading foodservice business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

Bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Hybrid working contract

Staff shop discounts

Cinema and shopping discounts

Recognition awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a strategic mindset.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external reporting for customers.
• Support formulation and delivery of financial plans.
• Challenge and support the sales team in business growth.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Finance Business Partner – Kff and Medina

We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the Regional Broadline finance team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting into the Finance Director.

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key business support all the Regional Broadline leadership team. With focus on supporting the Sales Directors, 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, with focus on supporting the Kff and Medina Sales Team; managing profitability and sales reporting, 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 Kff Aylesford office once per week, so you must live within a commutable distance. Occasional travel to Medina Isle of Wight also required.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting for customers.
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Finance 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.
• Managing Balance Sheet accruals and rebate payments.
• Managing budgets and forecasting.
• Developing and managing financial systems / models and continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Ensuring internal controls are adhered to.
• Provide Regional Broadline 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.
• Managing and developing two direct reports.
• 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