Senior Finance Business Partner - Corporate

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

Job summary

A leading foodservice company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic analysis and insights into business performance. You will own reporting, support financial planning, and work in a hybrid setting. Ideal for a fully qualified accountant with strong Excel and business partnering skills, looking for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Discounts on various products

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Business Partner or Finance Manager.
• Ability to drive performance through insight.
• Knowledge of trends and results in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of all internal and external reporting.
• Supporting the Corporate Account Director in business plans.
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with planning.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

Strong communication skills

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

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 provides strategic analysis and insight into business performance to support the Finance Director, Head of Finance and the Head of Sector for the sales team. This role requires the ability to understand trends and results at both detailed and strategic levels, identify vital connections, and translate these into a business strategy to drive growth. The Senior Finance Business Partner will support the Corporate Sales Team, manage contractual compliance and profitability, compare results to forecast, challenge assumptions and leverage insights to inform strategy. This position is offered on a hybrid working basis, with requirement to work in the Ashford office once per week; 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.
• 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 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. This is 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 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

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.