Company Description
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our Commercial Finance team on a fulltime, permanent basis, reporting to the Head of Finance.
Reporting to the Head of Finance you'll be responsible for tracking weekly performance against targets, ensuring accuracy in reporting of performance and being the point person to answer any queries. As well as this you will be responsible for developing insight and analysis into performance of bonus schemes and colleagues to drive business performance.
You will also support, develop and drive the analysis and understanding of performance of new business teams and Desk based sales colleagues. This role will work alongside sales and finance teams to drive performance.
This role offers flexible hybrid working with 1 day per week based in one of our offices; Tamworth, Deeside, or Ashford for team collaboration and meetings, so ideally you will be within a commutable distance to one of our depots.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
1. Ownership of bonus models, tracking and preparation of payment schedules.
2. Validation of new business wins and reporting on performance of sales colleagues.
3. Accurate and timely production of reports at appropriate levels of detail, including Daily Sales & KPIs with associated variance analysis to understand and articulate any movements.
4. Leveraging analysis into deliverable guidance / recommendations to Sales & Finance managers and directors.
5. Responsible for data management ensuring data is reviewed frequently to provide accurate reporting and data rules & governance are followed.
6. Forecasting & Flash management and ownership of Workday updates.
7. Support the rest of the team with their daily activities, developing new ways of working or simplifying current reporting.
8. Produce reports/presentations as required to drive business results.
9. Act as an ambassador for finance promoting cross functional collaboration and understanding.
About you:
You'll be a qualified accountant, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, 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 a high level of commercial awareness and financial analysis and modelling experience. Strong Excel skills, including experience in financial analysis and modelling are essential and SAP experience is highly desirable. 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.
What you'll receive:
1. A competitive salary
2. Company car allowance of £5,500
3. Pension scheme
4. Single private medical healthcare cover
5. Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
6. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
7. Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
8. Recognition awards and Incentives
9. Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
Qualifications
Additional Information
At Brakes 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 Brakes and we recognise that Brakes 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.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation's most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!
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