Finance Manager - R&D And Supply Chain

Overview

Finance Manager - RandD and Supply ChainPermanentRecruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi - vyoma.gandhi@boots.comRole

This is an exciting opportunity to join our RandD and Supply Chain Finance team, supporting the strategy and execution within our No7 Beauty Company (No7BC) business. Reporting to the Head of Finance: RandD and Supply Chain, you''ll provide FPandA and partner support to the No7BC Global RandD and Supply Chain VP and Lead Team, and be part of the wider Operations Finance Business Partnering team, collaborating with our Central FPandA team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Finance Manager looking to progress to Head of Finance within 2 years by developing and demonstrating their impact and influencing skills to important members of the No7BC Lead Team and deputising for the Head of Finance in several key meetings.Key responsibilities

Leading the FPandA activities for the RandD and Supply Chain function by engaging and supporting senior managementSupport the monthly close in close collaboration between Central FPandA and Controllership, ensuring on time and accurate reportingProducing and presenting to senior management monthly reporting packs such as MBR''sProducing budget/forecasts and holding teams to account for delivering these numbersHelping teams to understand performance, providing analysis and creating insight to inform future decisionsIdentify areas for continuous improvement, setting up and leading teams to maximise opportunities through latest systems to replace outdated excel solutionsLeading the annual standard costing process within No7BC, engaging with multiple Finance and non-Finance partnersWork with the inventory team to help minimise excess and obsolete (EandO) stockLine management of one Senior Finance Analyst GraduateWhat you''ll need to have

To be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)Have excellent communication, relationship-building and people leadership skillsShow confidence to challenge, impact and influence across multiple organisational levelsAbility to think strategically, review, and use analytical skills to understand the bigger picture whilst having good attention to detailA natural curiosity and "can do" mindsetExcellent Excel skillsNice to have

Knowledge of TM1 reporting, SAP and Power BI, but not essentialPrevious experiences of leading small teamsOur benefits

Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.What''s next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case ..... full job details .....