Senior Finance Business Partner

Brakes; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the Regional Broadline finance team. The role involves providing strategic analysis and insights to support the Sales Directors and drive business performance. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with experience in financial analysis and strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid working contract, competitive salary, and various benefits including a company car allowance and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Huge discounts on staff shop

Discounts on Cinema tickets and shopping

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager.
• Capable of understanding trends and results at strategic and detailed levels.
• Self-motivated and driven to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting for customers.
• Supporting financial plans and targets.
• Managing budgets and forecasting.
• Providing financial analysis and guidance to grow the business.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Partnering skills

Management skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

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.
• Ensure 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

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.