Job Title

Finance Business Partner - Sales

Location

Any AG Barr Hub (Cumbernauld, Milton Keynes, Middlebrook, London)

Contract and working pattern

Permanent, 37.5 hours, Hybrid Working

What we’re looking for…

As a Finance Business Partner looking our Sales division - you will provide excellent finance management and partnership to business leaders and sales teams to drive business performance in an FMCG Commercial environment.

An opportunity to have a balance of support and challenge in your work, you will work closely with the sales team to maximise the return on investment in customer joint business plans, trade terms and promotions. This will include ownership and governance of the Commercial P&L including £100m of cost on behalf of the Commercial function.

Your responsibilities will include...

Business Partnering

Support the Sales Director and their Sales Leadership team to execute the functional strategy by bringing an unrelenting focus on driving business performance
Perform ROI appraisals on new business opportunities to grow with their customer., support on the development of Annual terms and JBP ensuring that we balance commercial growth, financial profitability and company strategy
Support on individual customer pricing negotiations, making sure we maximise profitability while optimising business opportunity to grow our distribution
Influence delivery of Commercial’s performance targets by providing clear, value adding reporting, analysis and insight to business partners with constructive challenge, coaching and building awareness

Business Performance Management

Own and enhance the end to end business performance management cycle (period close, forecast, R&O, action planning).
Provide timely, accurate and relevant standard reporting to the Commercial function.
Drive a financial performance review process which manages performance against the annual budget / plan.
Continuously improve the performance management cycle and associated outputs through both greater insight and improved efficiency.

Governance

Lead rock solid financial controls within Commercial.
Educate on and lead processes to ensure a strong financial control environment exists around Commercial Investment.
Educate and and support the delivery of key Governance KPIs for Commercial
Ensure that all financial accounting and control activities for each area of responsibility within the Commercial P&L and B/S are completed accurately and timely.

Leadership

Coaching and development of more junior members of the team. People leader responsibilities for up to 2 graduate or qualified accountants.

What you’ll bring...

Qualifications & Relevant Experience

Qualified Accountant with 3+PQE and strong financial analysis skills
Experience in a Commercial FMCG environment business partnering sales teams

Functional Skills

Financial accounting and reporting
Business planning, management reporting and analysis
Accounting information systems
Commercial understanding
Business and negotiation skills
People management
Communication verbal and written
Risk management and internal control
Tax strategy planning and compliance
Corporate finance and treasury management

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
Defined contribution Pension
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Flexible holiday trading
Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
And much more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for!