Finance Business Partner

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