Senior Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading foodservice business in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their Regional Broadline finance team. This full-time permanent role will report into the Finance Director and will focus on supporting the Sales Directors with strategic analysis and insight into business performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in financial analysis. The position offers a hybrid working model with responsibilities that include managing financial reporting and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car allowance of £7,000 or Company Car

Eligible for company bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Huge discounts on food and products

Recognition awards and incentives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager is required.
• Ability to drive performance through insight and understand trends.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting for customers.
• Support in formulation and delivery of business plans and targets.
• Manage balance sheet accruals and rebate payments.
• Develop and manage financial systems/models.
• Challenge the sales team and provide sound financial analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis and modelling

Strong communication skills

Partnering skills across all levels

Understanding of trends and results

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

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 for all the Regional Broadline leadership team, with a focus on supporting the Sales Directors by providing strategic analysis and insight into business performance. The Senior Finance Business Partner must understand trends and results (at both a detailed and strategic level) and identify vital connections between them. This role supports the Kff and Medina Sales Team, manages profitability and sales reporting, compares results to forecast, challenges assumptions, and uses these insights to inform 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 is also required.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting for customers.
• Support 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 to grow 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 customer 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 7000 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 will 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1