Senior Finance Business Partner

We are Nichols - the home of Vimto, with a long heritage and a diverse brand portfolio spanning still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks. We work across local supermarkets, pubs and leisure outlets, including partnerships with leading food manufacturers.

At Nichols we value a collaborative, agile culture that encourages you to be yourself, speak up and contribute. The company supports a blend of office presence and remote work, with core hours to help balance work and home life.

Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor to their aligned business unit, providing financial insights and analysis to drive performance and support decision-making. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.

THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their commercial and operational needs and provide financial guidance that supports strategic initiatives and business growth.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability assessments to inform business decisions. Ensure clarity of understanding on where and how the business unit creates value and how that value might be enhanced.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process for the UK Packaged business unit, providing insights and recommendations. Coordinate quarterly forecasts ensuring risk and opportunities are challenged, quantified, and managed.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and track KPIs to assess business unit performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, summarising insights and recommendations for business units.
• Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies, working with departments to implement financial controls and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with operations, marketing and sales teams to ensure financial alignment and support for business initiatives.
• Project Support: Provide financial analysis and support for key projects, including investment appraisals and business case development.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

ABOUT YOU:

• To make a splash in this role you will bring a proactive approach, strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proven experience in finance with a focus on business partnering, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Hands-on attitude with a natural curiosity to learn.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits. Here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• Annual Bonus
• Save as you Earn Share Scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme
• Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

We are also proud to offer:

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• Free on site parking
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.

Our standard recruitment process for short-listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams and second stage interviews face to face. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.