Refresco Kegworth, England, United Kingdom
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Refresco, the world's largest independent soft drinks manufacturer, seeks a passionate, agile, commercially savvy Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Contract Manufacturing function. This role involves working on all aspects of multiple customer contracts, helping Refresco UK achieve stretch targets and further growth. Our contract manufacturing customers include some of the best-known names in the global drinks market.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional to understand the operations of a large FMCG company and help the contract manufacturing commercial team reach their goals.
Senior Finance Business Partner – Commercial / Contract Manufacturing
Refresco UK - based at Kegworth Head Office (just off M1 J24)
Permanent, Hybrid (work 2 days from home per week)
Rewards & Benefits
* 12.5% Annual bonus and annual pay review
* Personal private healthcare
* Early finish on a Friday
* Enhanced 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase an additional 3 days holiday
* Life assurance
* Employee referral scheme - earn a bonus for referring friends or family
* GroceryAid – support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing, and practical support, advice, and counselling
* Cheers – benefits platform with discounts, perks, and wellbeing tools
* Free onsite parking
About The Role
As Senior Finance Business Partner (Contract Manufacturing), you will manage all aspects of customer relationships from initial estimates and contract negotiations to monthly reporting and operational issues. You will oversee the commercial proposition for profit and cash, acting as a key business partner for senior decision-makers, proactively identifying and supporting successful outcomes.
You will report to the Finance Business Unit Controller and be a senior member of the Refresco commercial/operations finance team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Collaborate daily with Contract Manufacturing Account Managers, especially on larger accounts, focusing on pricing for new or existing SKUs.
* Work with the Head of Contract Manufacturing and Account Managers to develop pricing scenarios supporting commercial decisions.
* Provide insightful support on costing and pricing proposals, considering brand strategy, competitor positioning, and profitability.
* Act as a trusted business partner, offering constructive challenge and insights.
* Ensure promotional discounts and marketing costs are accurately reflected and allocated in accounts.
* Deliver insightful reporting and commentary on brand performance and profitability, with recommendations for change where needed.
About You
You are an experienced, qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a background in business partnering within a complex commercial environment. Experience in FMCG or related sectors is preferred. If you have been a Site Accountant or Finance Manager in manufacturing, understanding all aspects of finance and organizational workings, we want to hear from you.
You should be skilled at translating your commercial understanding into customer conversations, agile in your thinking, articulate, and clear in communication.
We value candidates who embody the Refresco Values, which have contributed to our success and will support our future growth. Learn more about our values here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values
About Refresco
Our vision is "Our drinks on every table." We are a global business producing 14 billion liters of soft drinks across 78 manufacturing plants in Europe, North America, and recently in Australia. Since 1999, we've grown from 2 sites to over 78, with Group Headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
In the UK, we operate six manufacturing sites employing over 1,800 staff, producing private label soft drinks and fruit juices for leading supermarkets and UK brands. We manage the full manufacturing cycle, from raw materials to finished products, ensuring high-quality standards.
Refresco believes in equal opportunities and fairness in our recruitment process.
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