Finance Manager - Operations
This is a 9 month FTC role You, as our Finance Business Partner SC Operations & Transformation, will provide financial and analytical business partnering, managing approximately £40m in operational costs and driving efficiencies across £3m of Supply Chain waste. You will be a key business partner for our Fuel for Growth programme, managing £5m in cost opportunities and collaborating with the wider supply chain organisation. Further duties include updating and inputting month-end close activities, leading operational input into cycle forecasts, Waste/KPI reporting, internal control policy management, and driving transformation activities across Supply Chain finance. YOUR ROLE
Business Partnering and Reporting
Provide Finance business partnering support to all teams within Supply Chain, Quality & Engineering (N-1 of Site Leadership team) and deputise for the Senior Finance Manager when required. Lead the preparation of opex (£40m) forecast updates ensuring all deviations are clearly understood and communicated. Supply Chain annual budget preparation with the Senior Finance Manager – leading engagement of supply chain managers in process and building appropriate templates to assist managers in creating and tracking their budgets. Lead BP for Operation labour, working with Head of Production to ensure accurate tracking of labour usage and spend. Business partner the Coleford site capability and continuous improvement teams. Support and identify process improvements to deliver against other Internal Control and JSOX requirements. Support the SC Finance Director and SBFE central SC finance team in delivering the SBFE BPO projects and transformation. Identify new opportunities to deliver efficiency and cost saving initiatives for the business and business partner the Fuel for Growth transformation lead helping drive £5-6m of savings annually. Projects and process improvements
Critically review all SC Finance monthly processes with an ambition to automate and harmonise processes wherever possible. Support the SC Finance Director and SBFE central SC finance team in delivering the SBFE BPO projects and transformation. Business partner the Coleford site capability and continuous improvement teams and support the FBP in project delivery. Support and identify process improvements to deliver against Internal Control and JSOX requirement. Support key fuel for growth projects and provide financial support to project teams to ensure delivery. WHAT YOU BRING
Financial acumen – Part/Fully qualified accountant. Ability to work within cross-functional teams & projects. Experience in FMCG supply chain business partnering an advantage. Key Competencies and Skills
Confident & credible in front of Internal & External business partners. Pro-active cross functional working skills. Instinctively able to challenge status quo with healthy balance of assertiveness and tact. Track record of ability to build good working relationships internally and externally. Track record of effective prioritisation and decision making. The ability to work independently, with initiative, in a fast moving environment. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as systems and process skills. Knowledge of SAP and BI. ABOUT US
Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spans 53 acres, employing more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio includes brands like Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. YOUR FUTURE WITH US
Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented leaders in a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. OUR COMMITMENT
At Suntory, we value diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience, we would love to know what unique perspectives you can bring to help us grow for good.
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This is a 9 month FTC role You, as our Finance Business Partner SC Operations & Transformation, will provide financial and analytical business partnering, managing approximately £40m in operational costs and driving efficiencies across £3m of Supply Chain waste. You will be a key business partner for our Fuel for Growth programme, managing £5m in cost opportunities and collaborating with the wider supply chain organisation. Further duties include updating and inputting month-end close activities, leading operational input into cycle forecasts, Waste/KPI reporting, internal control policy management, and driving transformation activities across Supply Chain finance. YOUR ROLE
Business Partnering and Reporting
Provide Finance business partnering support to all teams within Supply Chain, Quality & Engineering (N-1 of Site Leadership team) and deputise for the Senior Finance Manager when required. Lead the preparation of opex (£40m) forecast updates ensuring all deviations are clearly understood and communicated. Supply Chain annual budget preparation with the Senior Finance Manager – leading engagement of supply chain managers in process and building appropriate templates to assist managers in creating and tracking their budgets. Lead BP for Operation labour, working with Head of Production to ensure accurate tracking of labour usage and spend. Business partner the Coleford site capability and continuous improvement teams. Support and identify process improvements to deliver against other Internal Control and JSOX requirements. Support the SC Finance Director and SBFE central SC finance team in delivering the SBFE BPO projects and transformation. Identify new opportunities to deliver efficiency and cost saving initiatives for the business and business partner the Fuel for Growth transformation lead helping drive £5-6m of savings annually. Projects and process improvements
Critically review all SC Finance monthly processes with an ambition to automate and harmonise processes wherever possible. Support the SC Finance Director and SBFE central SC finance team in delivering the SBFE BPO projects and transformation. Business partner the Coleford site capability and continuous improvement teams and support the FBP in project delivery. Support and identify process improvements to deliver against Internal Control and JSOX requirement. Support key fuel for growth projects and provide financial support to project teams to ensure delivery. WHAT YOU BRING
Financial acumen – Part/Fully qualified accountant. Ability to work within cross-functional teams & projects. Experience in FMCG supply chain business partnering an advantage. Key Competencies and Skills
Confident & credible in front of Internal & External business partners. Pro-active cross functional working skills. Instinctively able to challenge status quo with healthy balance of assertiveness and tact. Track record of ability to build good working relationships internally and externally. Track record of effective prioritisation and decision making. The ability to work independently, with initiative, in a fast moving environment. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as systems and process skills. Knowledge of SAP and BI. ABOUT US
Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spans 53 acres, employing more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio includes brands like Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. YOUR FUTURE WITH US
Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented leaders in a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. OUR COMMITMENT
At Suntory, we value diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience, we would love to know what unique perspectives you can bring to help us grow for good.
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