Strategic Finance Partner
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: South West London / Surrey
Salary: £55,000 PA plus bonus & study support
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
Magpie Recruitment is representing a prestigious name in the confectionery sector, boasting a legacy of nearly a century. This organization is celebrated for its iconic products and its role as a pioneer in modern collectibles, maintaining its status as a leader in the industry.
Under new ownership by prominent investment firms, the company continues to thrive and innovate. With its headquarters located in New York, it generates global sales of around $440 million and employs over 340 professionals across 9 countries, distributing products in more than 44 nations.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be an integral part of the Finance team, reporting directly to the Commercial Finance & FP&A Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver precise forecasting, budgeting, and analytical insights that facilitate informed decision-making and foster business growth.
This position demands a strong collaborative spirit, as you will engage with various departments, particularly a dynamic sales team. You should be adept at managing strong personalities and presenting financial data in high-level meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Collaboration: Work closely with Senior Management and Directors across multiple departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) to build trust and credibility.
- Financial Analysis: Support modeling, pricing, costing, and profitability assessments. Assist sales teams with promotional and profitability evaluations, as well as variance analysis based on price mix and volume impact.
- Reporting: Generate and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports, develop new reporting tools to meet business requirements, and ensure the accuracy of financial documentation.
- Data Management: Extract and analyze data from financial and operational systems to monitor expenditures and prepare monthly accruals and reports.
- Process Enhancement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting enhancements, driving cost-saving initiatives and efficiency gains.
- Ad-hoc Reporting: Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as necessary.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication abilities with a talent for influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating effectively within the Finance team.
- Multitasking & Deadline Management: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet stringent deadlines.
- Analytical Proficiency: Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and experience in executing P&L analysis.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Power BI is advantageous.
- Qualifications: Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with experience in ERP systems (NetSuite, TM1, Anaplan).
- Industry Background: Previous experience in the confectionery sector or Manufacturing/FMCG, with exposure to international organizations.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in a second foreign language, in addition to English.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: £55,000
- Annual Leave: 33 days
- Study Support: For CIMA
- Healthcare: Private healthcare
- Bonus: Annually
- Working Arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
At Magpie Recruitment, success is driven by our people and values. We uphold our F.A.C.T.S values:
- FUN: Promote a positive atmosphere and encourage smiles.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Take ownership of actions and deliver results as a team.
- COLLABORATION: Work together, leveraging strengths to achieve shared objectives.
- TRANSPARENCY: Maintain integrity and openness in all business interactions.
- SIMPLICITY: Strive to achieve goals efficiently and effectively.
This role may also be referred to as "Financial Planning Analyst," "Commercial Finance Analyst," "FP&A," "Finance Business Partner," or "Financial Analyst."
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