Southport - Finance Business Partner - Operations

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, Shiropdy, 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