Excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional, capable of leading within a fast-paced, dynamic environment to join a leading MNC on a 12 month contract. This role will involve collaborating closely with the category teams to provide the financial insights necessary for informed decision-making and contribute to the overall success of the business. As the Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in both challenging and supporting the team, ensuring that financial considerations are embedded in decision-making processes.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the financial impacts of operational decisions, enabling them to provide actionable advice and support to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Operations and Supply Chain leadership team to provide valuable financial analysis, drive performance evaluation, and support business decision-making.
- Own and develop the key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance indicators (PIs) for the Supply Chain function, ensuring that dashboards and reports align with business objectives.
- Drive the development and completion of the operational KPI framework in collaboration with the Supply Chain function, ensuring performance measurements are aligned with targets.
- Support the Operations and Supply Chain leadership in achieving commercial and financial targets through strong business partnership.
- Work with the Supply Chain function to assess, challenge, and develop strategic business plans, budgets, and forecasts, identifying areas of risk and opportunity.
- Provide ongoing support for business case feasibility, development, and monitor actual performance against agreed targets.
- Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and management reports to facilitate business decisions in areas such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, commercial negotiations, and project appraisals.
- Play a key role in process improvement and optimisation by supporting commercial and lean projects, from identification through to planning and implementation.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE in a dynamic business environment.
- FMCG experience is preferred but not essential.
- Strong knowledge and experience working with SAP/BW accounting systems and proficiency in using data warehousing tools and Excel.
- Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Experience managing complex projects from inception to completion.
- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Collaborative approach with a strong desire to achieve and succeed as part of a team.
