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Form of workAwaken your financial expertise in the world of coffee! Join our Supply Chain Finance team for an exciting new role dedicated to brewing up excellence in End-to-End production finances.
As Finance Business Partner – Production, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate reporting, efficient management, and transparency of Roastery costs. In addition, you will provide crucial cover and support to Finance Business Partner 3rd parties. A fantastic opportunity to shape this role and add value to our growing global business.
A bit about us...
We’re Costa Coffee, masters of our craft since 1971 when the Costa brothers opened their first Roastery in London. A lot has changed since then. You may know us as the UK’s leading coffee Brand, but we can now be found in over 40 countries across EMENA, APAC and Americas. We’re on a mission like no other as we inspire the world to love great coffee. This is all supported by being part of The Coca-Cola Company.
Along with our leading Retail formats, it’s our ground-breaking FMCG offering and Costa X on-the-go propositions, that help us serve our B2B partners across the globe. And as for coffee technology, we’re quite simply trailblazing the industry. Here at Costa, it’s about doing a great job alongside brilliant people who share a passion for growth. And we promise, we’ll always make sure you’re loving your craft.
A bit about the role...
Day to day, you’ll be a vital part of the Supply Chain Finance team reporting to the Senior Finance Manager Production and primarily your focus will be on financial planning, analysis, reporting integrity, business insights, cost optimization, standard cost setting, actual cost analysis, and strategic alignment with the company, as well as providing supporting Basildon as and when needed.
- Lead annual business planning, set realistic targets, and ensure alignment.
- Deliver accurate forecasts for financial performance trends; provide ad hoc financial support.
- Identify risks and opportunities, collaborate with Production Leadership teams for action plans.
- Actively manage day-to-day finance activities and formal financial governance of Production project spend.
- Ensure accurate business cases aligned with strategic plans and company policies.
- Continuously review detailed trackers for improved financial controls and forecast accuracy; systematically understand and report on spend progression against budget targets.
- Facilitate regular meetings with Functional heads to discuss key issues and expense progression; identify cost reduction opportunities and provide support for target achievement.
A bit about you…
A passion for partnering global Stakeholders and delivering procurement excellence is just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Finance Manager - Production at Costa?
- Highly analytical and curious
- All round financial management capability, incorporating forecasting techniques, reporting and control
- Commercial insight skills and understanding of operational business drivers – See the end to end
- Influencing skills, esp. in dealing with non-finance personnel
- All round commercial finance expertise – CIMA/ACCA qualified
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, data modelling and scenario planning
- Excellent understanding of data cubes environments
What we can offer...
We’re on a growth journey like no other; more countries, more propositions, and opportunities to stretch your skills alongside our warm people, so we want you to feel valued and rewarded with, great perks and benefits:
- BUPA Healthcare and Babylon GP
- Costa Pension Scheme
- Bonus Scheme
- Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
- 50% staff discount in our equity stores, 25% staff discount in franchise stores
- Access to The Coca-Cola Company Share Incentive Plan
- 25 days Holidays
Location: Remote (with flexibility to attend our Basildon office on a weekly basis)
Costa Coffee is made up of true experts and masters of their craft who stretch their limits to what’s possible. It’s why we work so well remotely. We trust our teams and embrace technology to help us collaborate. And if needed, we have offices all over the world for those important connection points. Our remote working allows you to balance your work and personal life, while retaining Costa’s much-loved culture.
DE&I Statement :
Here at Costa we encourage the sharing of diverse thoughts and ideas. We approach our work fearlessly and support one another to take a few risks. We learn and we grow constantly. Individuality is championed and we provide a culture where everyone feels included. You can be you at Costa.
For any reasonable adjustments and general queries please contact costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com
