Senior Finance Business Partner

Culina Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy and performance. In this pivotal role, you will provide insightful financial analysis, partner with leadership to enhance profitability, and manage a small team of finance professionals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage AI and data tools for improved reporting and efficiency. Join a company that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and development, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Company Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition Programs

Everyday Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with FP&A experience.
• Ability to leverage AI for reporting efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and support decision-making.
• Lead customer tenders and manage financial performance.
• Oversee a small team of Finance Business Partners.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Activities Management

AI Utilization

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Company 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

The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis to shape the financial strategy of the regional area that they are accountable for, ensuring maintenance of profitability and risk.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00

• Partnering with the Business Director to drive the financial strategy of the area in scope, including short to mid-term scenario planning and cost and revenue improvement initiatives.
• Track financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to drive change and provide strategic support.
• Leverage AI and other data tools to drive and contribute to efficiencies in weekly and monthly reporting.
• Lead customer tenders from presentation to internal stakeholders to negotiation with the customer.
• Provide an investment appraisal to the Directors to advise on the financial viability of projects.
• Weekly update to the Head of Finance on depot performance, risks and opportunities.
• Manage a small team of Finance Business Partners, responsible for growth and development.
• Assist the Finance Business Partners with Budget and forecast delivery to senior stakeholders.
• Assist FP&A Manager with weekly and monthly commentary to the board.
• Accountable for the overall financial accuracy of their sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience of managing commercial activities and FP&A exposure is essential.
• Experience in using AI to leverage efficiencies.
• Highly numerate and literate.
• Efficient and can offer flexibility to meet various competing deadlines.
• Accurate with good attention to detail.
• Tenacious: focused on delivery and closure.
• Good communicator, both within the local team and the wider group.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.
• Company Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover: This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Car Allowance:
• Pension scheme: We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance: x4 your annual salary.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients. Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!