Finance Manager

2 weeks ago


Oldham, United Kingdom Bestfood Logistics Full time

About the role

  • This role is a 12 month FTC

Are you a skilled finance professional ready to take on a new challenge? We\'re seeking a dynamic Finance Team Leader for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. In this key role, you\'ll manage our Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams, ensuring seamless financial operations and efficient cash management. You\'ll also have the chance to lead exciting projects like transitioning to a paperless office and enhancing our credit management processes.

Role Responsibility

  • Lead and Inspire:Guide and mentor two direct reports, ensuring the AP/AR teams deliver high-quality and timely financial services.

  • Master of Credit Management:Oversee our credit insurance policies, ensuring all trade customer debt is appropriately secured. Monitor customer balances to prevent overtrading and take necessary actions to protect our financial interests.

  • AP Excellence:Ensure the AP team processes all supplier invoices promptly and resolves any issues efficiently.

  • Financial Strategy & Reporting:Develop and manage the BFL daily cash flow forecast, collaborating with the Booker Treasury team to optimise our financial planning. Review and approve month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations, maintaining financial integrity.

  • Innovation & Collaboration:Play a key role in transformative projects, from digitalising our processes to implementing advanced financial technologies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business improvements and innovation.

You will need

  • Qualifications:A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

  • Experience & Skills:

    • Demonstrated experience in managing finance teams and processes.
    • Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and maintain excellent relationships with customers and third parties.
    • Expertise in managing credit insurance and securing customer debt.

Whats in it for you

Benefits:  Pension, 29 days Holiday, Healthcare Cash Plan, Personal Accident Scheme.

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team

  • 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
  • 20% discount on F&F Clothing & Tesco Café
  • 10% Booker discount
  • 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
  • 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
  • Pension – save up to 6% and Best will match your contribution
  • 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan
  • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme

A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

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*


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