Finance Business Partner

2 months ago

Alconbury UK, Huntingdon, United Kingdom MM Flowers Full time

The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion, and inspiration through breath-taking bouquets.


Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 900 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.


MM Flowers’ values and behaviours form the basis of our culture and are a guide to the way we work as individuals, in teams and with our customers, They can be used as a guide and a reference to support processes such as team development, performance management, recruitment, identification of talent, and on-going coaching to support the delivery of our ambitious growth plans.


Creating Meaningful Moments that do good for people, and our planet.


We are currently looking for a Finance Business Partner


The business is looking for a Finance Business Partner to partner with key internal stakeholders in delivering financial growth and budget attainment within the business.

The role is responsible for producing analysis and providing insight to help key stakeholders around the business understand the financial impacts of commercial decisions. This will also include providing support in financial planning/forecasting.


The primary objectives of the role


  • Working closely with key stakeholders providing financial analysis and support to the business.
  • Production of weekly variances report analysing business performance across customers. Identify and highlight key weekly trends and recommendations to be communicated to key stakeholders and directors.
  • Identify operational performance working closely with the Planning and Operational teams plans providing robust variance analysis.
  • Creation and maintenance of forecast models. Assist in the preparation of annual budget and rolling reforecasts.
  • Understand the financial impact of Capital Expenditure and the impact on own manufacturing efficiency. Communicate this to relevant stakeholders to enable better decision making.
  • Work alongside analytics and BI functions to drive improvements in insight, reporting and processes.
  • Work closely with the financial control team on Management Accounts accuracy and insight.


What you can already do


  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role.
  • Higher level understanding of Excel is essential.
  • Ability to design, create and interpret complex data sources and present findings to key stakeholders is essential.
  • Analytical - the ability to analyse, interpret and present financial and business data and able to convert data into insights.
  • Organisational skills - personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands are key.
  • Communication skills - managing diverse personalities and viewpoints.
  • Commercial acumen - to get involved in strategic decision-making within the business as an influencer.
  • Role modelling - demonstrate and lead on the values, initiatives and culture of the organisation.


So, what’s the package? When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary;


• Holiday allowances are calculated on your days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.

• Pension Scheme - You will be auto enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.

• Onsite Parking – free parking is available onsite

• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3 month probationary period.

• Career Progression – we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.

• Wonderful working environment– we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose built State of the Art facility.

• We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately

• We work with an Occupational Health provider to support our employees both mentally and physically.

• Four times a year we run amazing Peak promotions with daily prizes to win.

• We gather employee feedback annually to look at how we can continually improve the employee experience.

• We work with Grocery Aid who provide confidential 24/7 Helpline, 365 days a year for anyone who is working or has worked within the grocery trade, regardless of length of service providing emotional and practical support to help through a difficult time

• We celebrate diversity by running a calendar of events throughout the year.

• We have an active Employee Forum creating a safe space to encourage ongoing open dialogue about how we improve the employee experience.

• We are affiliated with Stronger Together who provide guidance, training, resources and a network for employers, labour providers, workers and their representatives to work together to reduce exploitation.


MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.

We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.


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