At a Glance
- Tasks: Influence and advise on financial strategies for distribution operations.
- Company: Join Warburtons, the UK's leading bakery brand with a rich family heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and profit-sharing.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering team that values family, diversity, and innovation.
- Qualifications: CIMA qualified with 3+ years in finance, ideally in FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
As the UKs No. 1 Bakery Brand we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.
The Recipe
- To be a key influencer and advisor to the senior distribution team.
- To drive strategic and operational improvement in the distribution controllable cost base.
Key Accountabilities and Measures
- Partner with the key senior distribution stakeholders to ensure delivery of the financial framework.
- Set budgets and influence to drive improvements in financial performance.
- Define key non-financial reporting measures, support development and own the governance, e.g.:
- Vehicle utilisation
- Labour efficiency (driver hours)
- Trunked volume/distance
- Finance lead on national/strategic distribution projects, i.e.:
- Steering group participation
- Set the distribution financial strategy
- Union negotiations
- Ensure accuracy of operating costs included within NPD/commercial evaluations.
- Identify opportunities and influence the delivery of efficiency opportunities relating to product sourcing and distribution infrastructure.
- Lead the distribution capex ideation/pipeline process and project evaluations.
People development:
- Line management and leadership of Finance Manager Team
- Commitment to CPD
- Support the development of the wider Finance team
- Balance sheet management, reporting and controls
Essential Ingredients
- Qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience, ideally within a FMCG business
- Operational and strategic manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated positive performance in business partnering with senior stakeholders (financial and operational)
- Able to identify and influence delivery of strategic cost saving initiatives (e.g. infrastructure)
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to people development
- Proficient IT skills (Excel, SAP).
Extra Dough
- Car allowance
- A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
- 5 weeks holiday and bank holidays, plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave.
- Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
- Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance
- Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
- Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
Finance Business Partner - Distribution employer: Warburtons Ltd
At Warburtons, we pride ourselves on being a family-oriented employer that values tradition and innovation in equal measure. With a commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances, private medical insurance, and a strong pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages growth and well-being. Join us in our mission to deliver quality bakery products while being part of a diverse and inclusive team that celebrates every individual's unique contributions.
