Join Our Team as a Finance Lead (Maternity Cover)
Location: UK
Salary: £70,000 per annum + £5,688 car allowance, bonus, and benefits
At our company, the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, we pride ourselves on our reputation. Every day, we serve over 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centres across the country. Behind our nightly operations is a dedicated team that ensures we deliver excellence. We’re excited about the future and are looking for someone who shares our vision!
About the Role
As the Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with our Growth teams to develop and execute strategic plans that align with our vision of becoming the UK’s leading provider of early morning end-to-end supply chain solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
* Financial Business Partnering: Provide best-in-class support for tenders, investment appraisals, financial analysis, forecasting, business planning, and cost management.
* Strategic Insight: Gain a deep understanding of our business aims to deliver top-notch finance support.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams to support new business tenders, develop business cases, and assist in pricing decisions.
* Performance Tracking: Monitor the performance of Growth customers, offering clear insights into performance versus forecasts.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, focusing on both revenue and costs.
* Executive Reporting: Present monthly performance updates to the CFO and Executive team.
* Quality Assurance: Utilize your organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.
* Continuous Improvement: Bring a critical eye and a mindset for improvement to the Business Partnering team.
What We Offer You
We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s what you can expect:
* Free onsite parking
* Life assurance and a 5% matched pension
* £5,688 car allowance
* Company bonus
* Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, physiotherapy)
* 25 days holiday plus a holiday buy scheme
* Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules and training opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme and Cycle to Work schemes
* Private medical insurance
* Colleague Assistance Programme & Referral Scheme
About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with:
* Strong commercial acumen and experience in business partnering Sales teams in a fast-paced environment.
* The ability to advise and partner with senior leadership.
* Experience in cross-functional environments with evolving decision-making processes.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
* Experience in investment appraisal and business case development.
* Significant forecasting and budgeting experience.
* Strong presentation and spreadsheet skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
A career with us is filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done and deliver on our promises. Are you ready to join us? Apply now!