At a Glance
- Tasks: Act as a financial partner, providing insights and guidance to drive profitable growth.
- Company: Join HARIBO, a fun and dynamic company with a sweet culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days off, life assurance, pension, and discounts in our stores.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that influences key business decisions and drives success.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with SAP S4HANA experience and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: HARIBO Castleford (hybrid working - 3 - 4 days per week in the office). Occasional travel may also be required.
Working hours: 38. Salary: Competitive plus, up to a 7% bonus. Position type: Permanent.
We are on the hunt for an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and support our Wholesale channel! Within this role, you will report directly to our Head of Commercial Finance and join our team of four.
To enable sugary success, you will act as a financial business partner to our Sales and Marketing teams by providing valuable insights, analysis, and guidance on business decisions. You will also help drive profitable growth in our key wholesale customers.
How you'll contribute to the mix:
- Acting as a strategic financial advisor to the Wholesale Sales team by providing valuable insights and guidance on business decisions.
- Using knowledge and judgement to provide input to the wholesale sales forecast in close collaboration with wider business teams.
- Facilitating meaningful forecasts and executable actions to manage the business.
- Owning the financial appraisal of promotional and trade investment opportunities whilst ensuring compliance and control of corporate spend.
- Ensuring accurate and timely management of the commercial month-end process including reconciliation of trade spend accruals and cost centre accounting.
- As finance lead for key business growth strategies, enabling understanding and scenario planning through best-in-class analysis.
- Leveraging our new system benefits and Business Intelligence reporting while contributing to our continued investment in trade planning tools.
Can you supply our essential ingredients?
We are looking for a qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with previous commercial accounts experience. Previous wholesale experience is not essential, however, if you have it, we would love to hear from you!
To thrive within this role, it is imperative you have SAP S4HANA and BI experience. Condition Contract Management expertise is a plus! We are also looking for someone with advanced Excel skills who can handle large volumes of data while maintaining control and accuracy.
Furthermore, due to the nature of the role and the strong relationships required between various stakeholders across HARIBO, we are looking for an excellent communicator who is confident speaking at all levels across the organisation.
Do you pride yourself on portraying a flexible and positive can-do attitude and can confidently navigate tight deadlines? This could be your opportunity to join the happy world of HARIBO. We are also looking for someone who can work pragmatically to a solution within an ever-changing environment. Are you a team player who can excel in group settings but also work independently?
The extra sweet stuff:
- 36 days (including 5 bank holidays)
- Market leading life assurance
- 8% pension (matched by HARIBO)
- 20% discount in our stores
- Free onsite parking
- A supportive and dynamic induction period
If our sweet insights in this role have got you craving developing your career with HARIBO, why not apply today to join the mix!
Commercial Finance Business Partner employer: Haribo UK
HARIBO Castleford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates innovation and creativity in packaging development. With generous benefits such as 36 days of leave, a competitive pension scheme, and a 20% discount in stores, employees are well-supported in their professional growth and personal well-being. Join us to be part of a team that values proactive contributions and fosters a sweet environment for career advancement in the FMCG sector.
