Finance Business Partner - Distribution

The Recipe

To be a key influencer and advisor to the senior distribution team.

To drive strategic and operational improvement in the distribution controllable cost base.

• Partner with the key senior distribution stakeholders to ensure delivery of the financial framework.
• Set budgets and influence to drive improvements in financial performance.
• Define key non-financial reporting measures, support development and own the governance, e.g.:
  • Vehicle utilisation
  • Labour efficiency (driver hours)
  • Trunked volume/distance
• Finance lead on national/strategic distribution projects, i.e.:
  • Steering group participation
  • Set the distribution financial strategy
  • Union negotiations
  • Ensure accuracy of operating costs included within NPD/commercial evaluations.
• Identify opportunities and influence the delivery of efficiency opportunities relating to product sourcing and distribution infrastructure.
• Lead the distribution capex ideation/pipeline process and project evaluations.
• People development:
  • Line management and leadership of Finance Manager Team
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Support the development of the wider Finance team
• Balance sheet management, reporting and controls

• Qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience, ideally within a FMCG business
• Operational and strategic manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated positive performance in business partnering with senior stakeholders (financial and operational)
• Able to identify and influence delivery of strategic cost saving initiatives (e.g. infrastructure)
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to people development
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, SAP).

• Car allowance
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• 5 weeks holiday and bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave
• Award-winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family via our Extra Dough website
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

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