Finance Business Partner/ Management Accountant
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor the operational data recorded in Floris (ERP), then challenging the business for improvements via our “Profit Improvement Plans”
- Produce weekly P&L reporting with detailed analysis as required by the Operational and Finance Team
- Produce monthly information to assist in the production of P&L, complete margin process and detailed analysis for gross margin (down to SKU Level) and overhead variances
- Support the Commercial and NPD teams in costing new and existing products
- Conduct departmental cost centre reviews, ensuring accurate accruals are posted whilst maintaining tight cost control
- Complete annual budget/rolling forecasts for cost of sales and overheads, completing all group templates and presentations where required
- Continually review and challenge internal controls and recommend any changes
- Capex management and liaison. Return on investment tracking is of particular importance
- Carry out any other reasonable requests as required by management (particularly BUUK consolidation)
Skills and Experience Required
- CIMA/ACCA Qualification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – especially Excel
- Strong experience of Business Partnering. Furthermore, demonstration of working with ‘Profit Improvement Plans’ or equivalent is desirable
- Some level of French is desirable
- FMCG, Manufacturing (particularly food) is also desirable
What You Will Get In Return
- A competitive rate of pay
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays); increasing to 35 days after 5 years service.
- Annual bonus scheme
- Life Assurance
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Annual volunteering day
- Free car parking on site
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted voucher scheme
- Savings scheme and loan service
- Pension Scheme
- Long service awards
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to work scheme
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• CIMA/ACCA Qualification • Proficient in Microsoft Office – especially Excel • Strong experience of Business Partnering. Furthermore, demonstration of working with ‘Profit Improvement Plans’ or equivalent is desirable • Some level of French is desirable • FMCG, Manufacturing (particularly food) is also desirable