Finance Analyst

Company Description

JobDescription

Brakes have a great opportunity for aQualified FinanceAnalystor NewlyQualified FinanceBusiness Partner to join our CorporateCommercial Finance Team supporting the commercial team with some ofour biggest customers within the Leisure sector including Airports,Garden Centres, Holiday Parks and SportingArenas.

Reporting into the Senior FinanceBusiness Partner, this is a key role that will support ourCommercial Account Managers in looking after existing customerswithin our Leisure sector. You'll be working closely withcolleagues across both Finance & Commercial to provide insightand analysis to support strategic planning and decision making. Youcan expect to be involved in forecasting, customer reports andmonthly review packs providing key accurateinsight.

We are offering a hybrid workingcontract with most of your time spent working from home.You will be required toattend the office in Ashford, Kent once per week, soyou must be comfortable and flexible with travel and commuting forproject and teammeetings.

KeyAccountabilities &Responsibilities:

• Weekly/Monthlyforecasting as well as analysis of keyvariances
• Ensuring the month-end process iscompleted in line internaldeadlines
• Preparation of FinancialEvaluations
• Responsible for ensuring customerfacing reports are accurate and timely
• Customercontract management - ensuring customers are trading in line withKey Business Assumptions
• Providing financialinformation to Corporate Account Managers to enable a betterunderstanding of customerperformance
• Contracted customer rebatemanagement
• Preparation of Balancesheets.
• Support in producing and presentingBusiness Unit Review Packs
• A central point ofcontact for internal and externalcustomers
• Continuous improvementwork
• Support the Senior Finance BusinessPartner in running the sector and step in for them onoccasion.

Aboutyou

Youmust be qualified, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currentlyoperating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account orFinance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part ofyour career development. However, if you are a finalist with 1-2exams left to take, with finance partnering experience working in arelevant finance role we would love to hear fromyou.

We are looking for someone who will driveperformance through insight and has the knowledge and confidence tounderstand trends and results. Strong Excel skills, includingexperience in financial analysis and modelling are essential. Agreat opportunity for someone who enjoys working within acommercial setting and is looking to broaden their finance businesspartnering skills. You will be self-motivated and driven to deliverresults and positively influence keystakeholders.

What you'llreceive:

• Acompetitive salary
• Company car allowance ofGBP5,500
• Pensionscheme
• Single private medical healthcarecover
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days,with option to purchase additional holidays + bankholidays
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovelyfood and award-winning products through our staffshop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping andearn cashback on purchases throughSodexo.
• Recognition awards andIncentives
• Real career opportunities - beingpart of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up aworld ofpossibility

Qualifications

AdditionalInformation

At Brakes everyone iswelcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to helpdefine it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each andevery colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focusedon who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we arecommitted to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture whereeveryone has a voice, is appreciated and has the sameopportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part ofour business, as we care for one another and connect the worldthrough food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is toensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognisethat Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'lldo everything we can to support you during your application. If youneed us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speakto our resourcing team who will be happy to supportyou.