Finance Business Partner

Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for a results driven Finance Business Partner to join our commercial finance team.
Our finance colleagues are a central hub of knowledge, and as a Finance Business Partner within the sales division, youll ensure that your team are on hand to support the business in every way possible to achieve business growth across all regions of the UK.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner youll business partner the Regional Head of Sales responsible for providing regional finance support to over 50 sales colleagues across our business. You will also support, develop and drive the analysis and understanding of Key business initiatives which directly link to our strategic growth pillars. Furthermore, you will build and evaluate financial evaluations to ascertain the suitability of new business and focus on margin impacting activity.
This is a well-supported role for a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. We offer a clear development path to Senior Finance Business Partner.
This role offers flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days based in our Ashford office for team collaboration and meetings, so ideally you will be within a commutable distance, but remote working will be considered.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Business partnering the Head of Regional Sales
Working with the Strategy team on initiative modelling, eligibility, targets & subsequent analysis on ROI and the benefits derived.
Attend regular meetings both with the Sales and Finance teams which will include monthly P&L reviews and quarterly finance performance reviews.
Leveraging analysis into deliverable guidance / recommendations to Sales & Finance managers and directors.
Clear understanding of the drivers of actual weekly and monthly results compared to forecast/budget and prior year.
Forecasting, Budget, Flash management and ownership of Workday updates
Act as deputy for the Senior Finance Business Partner as required.
Support the rest of the team with their daily activities, developing new ways of working or simplifying current reporting.
Developing of models to provide insight on key sales & margin information across all the Commercial teams.
Responsible for collaborating with sales colleagues to ensure that new business proposals are financially viable.
Act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders for finance related queries.
Produce reports/presentations as required to drive business results.
Act as an ambassador for finance promoting cross functional collaboration and understanding.

Youll be a fullyqualified accountant in CIMA, ACCA or ACA and be able to drive performance through insight. Someone with strong business partnering skills across all levels with the confidence and ability to understand trends and results. A high level of competency in financial analysis and modelling is essential. This role will require you to flex to different audiences and build strong stakeholder relationships so you must be comfortable with feedback and react with broad thinking. A great role for someone who has a history of adding value and has the enthusiasm to strive for continuous improvement. We are looking for an individual who is highly numerate with strong data analytical skills who enjoys working towards tight deadlines in an agile commercial environment.

A competitive salary
Company car allowance of £5,500
Pension scheme
Single private medical healthcare cover
Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
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
Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the worlds leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

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