Finance Manager - Operations

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has opened in the Booker Finance team for a Operations Finance Manager.  We\'re looking for someone with a business partnering approach as this role is responsible for supporting our Wholesale branches across a wide range of goods and services not for resale areas.

Based at our Eccles head offices, this includes areas such as payroll, delivery, and property costs. This senior role provides the opportunity to play an integral part in the development of our business in the largest part of Booker.

The role holder supports senior management in minimising risk and mitigating costs thereby improving cash profit. The role is accountable for the production of branch P&L budgets as well as supporting the senior team in the preparation and understanding of the periodic accounts. The role holder deputises for the Head of Finance where necessary.

Role Responsibility

Ensure accurate reporting of costs in accordance with accounting standards each period.

Work pro-actively to develop tools to monitor productivity across collect and delivered operations.

Work with the procurement teams to obtain optimum value from the purchasing of other goods and services not for resale.

Track performance of save to invest initiatives to auditable standards.

Manage the capex process across the business. Including reviewing capex investment and producing business cases to support where capex is returning.

Work to identify issues that will or are impacting the branch cost base and work promptly, jointly & proactively to mitigate and resolve such issues.

Work with stakeholders to manage understanding of the cost base and cost reporting.

Work proactively with stakeholders to improve processes and maximise asset utilization.

Work promptly, jointly & proactively on capital projects to improve cash profit & customer satisfaction.

Find ways to achieve or beat budgeted costs and try to improve costs year-on-year.

Find ways to mitigate the impact of cost inflation on our branches.

Deliver new tools and techniques to improve quality and efficiency.

Deliver innovation through transformation and continual service improvement.

You will need

+5 years’ experience of working in a post qualified Finance role or similar

Confidence to business partner at a senior level

Proven analytical skills

Proven ‘hands on’ track record of delivering solutions within a pressurised environment

Forecasting and budgeting

Good understanding of IT security and data privacy standards

Consistent delivery of results

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*