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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Independent finance team. 

Our finance colleagues are a central hub of knowledge and as a Senior Finance Business Partner within the sales division, you’ll be required to support the business to achieve business growth across all regions of the UK. 

Reporting to the Head of Finance you’ll business partner the commercial leadership team to support, develop and drive the analysis and understanding of key business initiatives which directly link to our strategic growth pillars.  

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 Independent leadership team 

Working with the strategy team on initiative modelling, insight, targets & subsequent analysis on ROI and the benefits derived 

Present at regular meetings with the Sales and Finance teams 

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 

Developing of models to provide insight on key sales & margin information  

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 

About you: 

You’ll be a qualified accountant with proven qualified experience, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and be able to drive performance through insight in a face paced commercial environment. Someone with strong business partnering skills across all levels with the confidence and ability to understand trends and results. This role will require you to flex to different audiences and build strong stakeholder relationships up to Director level. A great role for someone who has a history of adding value in a commercial environment and has the enthusiasm to strive for continuous improvement. 

What you’ll receive: 

A competitive salary 

Company car allowance 

Pension scheme 

Single private medical healthcare cover 

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays 

Discounts on 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 world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility