Description Permanent Finance Business Partner Opportunity Hybrid - 2x days a week in Hatfield. Join Ocado Logistics as our Finance Business Partner and partner with our Logistics Finance and operations teams to deliver exceptional financial insights and analysis. In this high-profile role, you will manage the end-to-end process for our Customer Service Team Member Labour P&L, preparing budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reports while providing strategic recommendations to drive decision-making. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders including senior leadership, operations teams, and external partners to influence financial strategy and performance. As our Finance Business Partner, you will: Manage the P&L: Oversee a section of the budget and forecast process, ensuring accurate financial tracking and variance analysis. Financial Reporting & Insight: Prepare and present monthly and weekly financial reports, providing clear and actionable insights to senior leadership and operations teams. Cost Management & Risk Analysis: Scrutinize the balance sheet to identify risks and opportunities, making recommendations for necessary changes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with logistics planning, external stakeholders (e.g., Morrisons), and other business partners to drive financial improvements and support decision-making. Audit & Compliance Support: Address audit inquiries and provide support for mid-year and year-end financial closings, ensuring compliance with financial standards. Business Change & Process Improvement: Lead and support business change initiatives and identify improvements to financial controls and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership: Manage one direct report (Finance Analyst), fostering team development and performance. About You: Your proven financial expertise will include: Qualification: CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualified accountant. Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in financial management, producing period management accounts, analysis, and commentary. Advanced Excel Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and reporting. Stakeholder Management: Experience in partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial strategy. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Desirable: Experience in budgeting and forecasting, particularly in direct labour accounting. Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or other mainstream accounting systems. Ability to manage and influence in a matrix structure. What We Offer You: At Ocado, we’re committed to supporting your well-being and providing a flexible and rewarding environment. Hybrid Working: Enjoy 2 days a week working in the Hatfield office with the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week. Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated apps and Employee Assistance Programmes for holistic well-being. Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, growing with service, and an option to buy more. Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching. Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive private medical insurance. Family-Friendly Benefits: Maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave. Financial Aid & Perks: Interest-free train tickets, Cycle to Work Scheme, 15% discount on Ocado.com, and savings at popular retailers. Financial Protection: Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security. Next Steps If you'd like to learn more, our Talent Acquisition team is actively reviewing applications, and we welcome you to apply If you have experience as a Finance Business Partner and hold a CIMA qualification, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.