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Bakery Commercial Finance Manager
Location:
Newark ideally but can be based from any of the Bakery sites (Devizes, Highbridge, Crewe, Nantwich, Barton, Holbeach, Harrow) Hybrid 3 days in the office 2 from home
Business Area:
Finance Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000
Plus:
£8,400 Car Allowance, Pension, Family Healthcare and Bonus up to 20%
Why join us?
We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience.
About the role
In this busy and exciting role, you will lead the Commercial Finance Business Partnering relationship across our Pizza and Bread sector (£400m MSV), acting as the key conduit between all senior stakeholders across the matrix.
Role Accountabilities
Customer Champion
Play a lead role supporting the Heads of Commercial and Commercial Controllers with any relevant customer finance interaction Contribute to the development of the Customer business strategy Build strong relationships with the Commercial team and act as their financial conscience and business partner
Commercial Forecasting
Lead the commercial forecast review process for the Pizza & Bread sector Ensure clear, relevant bridges and sensitivities exist which clearly tell the story Underpin the forecast with robust commercial scorecards Ensure that all stakeholders understand the key forecast drivers and ensure forecast accuracy is constantly challenged
Commercial Appraisals & Decision Making
Ensure that all Pizza & Bread sector commercial decisions are appraised on a timely basis, using consistent models and analysis where appropriate Work within the control framework agreed by all key stakeholders Ensure that feedback and evaluation of these decisions becomes the norm
Commercial Control & Compliance
Ensure a clear, standardised framework of control is in place to ensure that all commercial decision making is compliant with UK finance policy Ensure that all models and outputs have a consistent approach
Commercial Reporting
Ensure that there is clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting in place Provide clarity and insight into the commercial story coming through the EBITDA Rec Work with the Commercial Finance Insights team to ensure the robustness of information sent out centrally
Margin Analysis
Ensure a robust process in place for understanding actual margin Understand the key changes to margin dynamics Ensure communication of actual margin position across the sector Ensure plans in place to drive margin position forward
Commercial Margin Improvement
Work with the customer and sector teams to ensure that a pipeline of sales & margin improvement initiatives are in place Ensure that the sector is using robust actual margin analysis to identify and create challenging category improvement plans Ensure corrective action plans are in place to bridge any gaps against expected delivery
About you
Skills & Experience:
Commercial Finance experience with a strong grasp of core commercial principles, controls, and a clear vision of what good looks like is essential. You should have sound commercial acumen with a firm understanding of market dynamics, evidenced examples of tender processes, driving margin improvement plans, and influencing commercial decision making. Excellent communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to influence decision making among senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment, are critical. Comprehensive MS Office skills, a Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA), 2-3 Year+ PQE, and strong analytical capabilities are also key.
If you are a solution-focused achiever with excellent customer service and collaborative skills, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you'll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You'll enjoy:
Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance (employee & family cover) Car allowance £8,400 Annual Bonus Scheme up to 20% 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant
Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.
Proud to be Bakkavor
We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!
Find out more and apply.
Bakkavor We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Bakery Commercial Finance Manager
Location:
Newark ideally but can be based from any of the Bakery sites (Devizes, Highbridge, Crewe, Nantwich, Barton, Holbeach, Harrow) Hybrid 3 days in the office 2 from home
Business Area:
Finance Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000
Plus:
£8,400 Car Allowance, Pension, Family Healthcare and Bonus up to 20%
Why join us?
We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience.
About the role
In this busy and exciting role, you will lead the Commercial Finance Business Partnering relationship across our Pizza and Bread sector (£400m MSV), acting as the key conduit between all senior stakeholders across the matrix.
Role Accountabilities
Customer Champion
Play a lead role supporting the Heads of Commercial and Commercial Controllers with any relevant customer finance interaction Contribute to the development of the Customer business strategy Build strong relationships with the Commercial team and act as their financial conscience and business partner
Commercial Forecasting
Lead the commercial forecast review process for the Pizza & Bread sector Ensure clear, relevant bridges and sensitivities exist which clearly tell the story Underpin the forecast with robust commercial scorecards Ensure that all stakeholders understand the key forecast drivers and ensure forecast accuracy is constantly challenged
Commercial Appraisals & Decision Making
Ensure that all Pizza & Bread sector commercial decisions are appraised on a timely basis, using consistent models and analysis where appropriate Work within the control framework agreed by all key stakeholders Ensure that feedback and evaluation of these decisions becomes the norm
Commercial Control & Compliance
Ensure a clear, standardised framework of control is in place to ensure that all commercial decision making is compliant with UK finance policy Ensure that all models and outputs have a consistent approach
Commercial Reporting
Ensure that there is clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting in place Provide clarity and insight into the commercial story coming through the EBITDA Rec Work with the Commercial Finance Insights team to ensure the robustness of information sent out centrally
Margin Analysis
Ensure a robust process in place for understanding actual margin Understand the key changes to margin dynamics Ensure communication of actual margin position across the sector Ensure plans in place to drive margin position forward
Commercial Margin Improvement
Work with the customer and sector teams to ensure that a pipeline of sales & margin improvement initiatives are in place Ensure that the sector is using robust actual margin analysis to identify and create challenging category improvement plans Ensure corrective action plans are in place to bridge any gaps against expected delivery
About you
Skills & Experience:
Commercial Finance experience with a strong grasp of core commercial principles, controls, and a clear vision of what good looks like is essential. You should have sound commercial acumen with a firm understanding of market dynamics, evidenced examples of tender processes, driving margin improvement plans, and influencing commercial decision making. Excellent communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to influence decision making among senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment, are critical. Comprehensive MS Office skills, a Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA), 2-3 Year+ PQE, and strong analytical capabilities are also key.
If you are a solution-focused achiever with excellent customer service and collaborative skills, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you'll receive
As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You'll enjoy:
Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance (employee & family cover) Car allowance £8,400 Annual Bonus Scheme up to 20% 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant
Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.
Proud to be Bakkavor
We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!
Find out more and apply.
Bakkavor We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr
