Overview
Finance Business Partner (Operations)
Humdinger, Bromborough (Wirral)
Join our team as a Finance Business Partner and play a crucial role in driving financial success for our snacking operations. You will lead all aspects of accounting, provide comprehensive business partnering support, and inspire a team of Finance Analysts and Cost Accountants.
This role is Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 per day (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working options.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all operational financial results
* Provide analytical insight and operational support to all operational functions
* Continuously challenging performance and recommending corrective actions
* Provide strong and rigorous financial leadership for all operational teams
* Proactively manage risks, opportunities and budgeting accuracy
* Ensuring the processes and systems within the finance team enable Zertus UK&I to face today and tomorrow’s challenges
* Assist in running the Planning and Budgeting process for Zertus UK&I
* Support and develop the financial integration of the business wide S&OP process
* Team management and support
Qualifications
Key Skills and Experience:
* Experience within a manufacturing organisation (ideally food & drink) and an understanding of the inherent opportunities and challenges therein
* Experience of multi-site operational footprint
* Strong leadership ability and proven experience of building competencies in a finance team
* Experience in senior financial management roles, working closely with and ability to influence senior executives
* Good understanding of IT systems
* Good understanding of supply chain
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, together with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
* Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
* Open, collaborative style and the ability to roll sleeves up and get into the detail
* Ability to work in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
Competencies and Leadership Characteristics:
The ideal candidate should exhibit most, if not all, of the following:
* A highly commercial approach, capable of building an effective operations finance function to support a growing business
* The ability to think strategically and conceptually, and also to operate at a tactical level, driving rigorous execution and implementation
* An outstanding ability to lead, motivate and inspire, combined with an energetic, fast-paced, direct style
* ‘Can do’ in approach, getting stuck into the detail with a focus on improvement in systems and processes
* A first-class communicator and a team player accustomed to open debate and challenge at all levels
* A level-headed, down-to-earth individual who seeks to earn others’ respect but is also able to robustly challenge as required
* Intellectual flexibility and capacity – sharp and quick-thinking
* Personable yet firm leader; not afraid of a challenge
* Excellent presentation skills, both formally and informally
Rewards Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus plan up to 10% of salary per year
* Hybrid working
* Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary
* Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Shiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Holiday Purchase Scheme up to one extra week per year
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Engagement in Charity and Team Events
* Receive an extra day of paid leave for charity or community service
* Access exclusive discounts through our staff/online shops
* Employee Values Awards
* Referral Bonus Vouchers
* Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
* Access to London Hub Space in Camden: Benefit from a dedicated London Hub space
* Join our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, prioritizing the well-being of our people, communities, and the planet
* Grocery Aid Charity Support
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