Assistant Finance Business Partner

Assistant Finance Business Partner

About Our Client:

They are currently seeking a dynamic Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. This role plays a pivotal role in supporting the commercial team to achieve business KPIs for our diverse range of owned and licensed brands. Our products are available in various distribution outlets, ranging from major grocery stores and wholesalers to convenience stores and independent retailers.

Why Join Us:

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals aspiring to develop a successful career in Finance. As part of the finance team, you will actively contribute to the achievement of financial and business objectives in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continual development and processes to meet evolving business needs, actively supporting the delivery of efficient and effective management reporting.
• Foster a 'team' mentality by building strong relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual budget.
• Effectively communicate with the Sales Team, becoming the key Finance contact.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly financial reports.
• Provide monthly budget/forecast and prior year variance analysis to the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Proactively manage deadlines and priorities to ensure professional standards are maintained.
• Perform regular month-end accounting, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Regularly maintain and manage financial systems (Sage and Exceedra).
• Prepare audit information prior to external audit.
• Act as the key Finance lead in our promotions management and forecasting tool.

Requirements:

• Currently studying CIMA (preferable) or completed AAT with plans for further study.
• Experience in an assistant FBP role preferred; some experience in a Finance role is essential.

About You:

If you're excited about this opportunity, we're looking for individuals who:

• Are naturally analytical and inquisitive.
• Enjoy working independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactively challenge others and contribute to "finding a better way."
• Are comfortable using Excel to analyze data (pivots, look-ups, formulas, etc.).
• Possess a tenacious personality and excel at influencing people.
• Enjoy a variety of work and are comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

About Us:

There is no other business quite like ours, and we take pride in being a special place to work. We collaborate with the UK's leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves. At our core is a rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. We actively embrace diversity and are dedicated to ensuring inclusive practices.

Work Environment:

We embrace an agile approach to working. While you'll have a desk in the office, if you prefer to work from home some of the time, you can. You'll work in the office a minimum of two days a week, with additional days based on business requirements. Our core hours approach allows you to balance your work and home life.

Benefits:

No matter where you work in our business, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

- 25 days of holiday (with the opportunity to buy extra every year).
- Private medical cover.
- Your birthday off work.
- One day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose).
- A generous pension scheme.
- Annual Bonus.

Join us in this exciting opportunity and be a part of their thriving community. Apply now!