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As ‘the UK’s 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 bakeri…
Commercial Finance Analyst - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Bolton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
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Full-time
professional certificate
Car Allowance, Discretionary Profit Share, 5 Weeks Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, Option To Purchase Extra Annual Leave, Pension Scheme With 7% Company Contribution, Private Medical Insurance
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Jul 24
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Act as a key financial advisor to the senior distribution team to drive strategic and operational improvements in controllable costs. Lead distribution financial strategy, manage budgets, and oversee capex ideation and project evaluations.
Requirements
Requires a qualified CIMA or equivalent accountant with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in FMCG. Must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
Full job description
As ‘the UK’s 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
At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth:
Car allowance
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you’ll have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks 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.
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 147 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.
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 147 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.