Senior Sales Finance Business Partner

Overview

Act as a trusted partner and advisor to the business area and client group supported and drive business performance by providing detailed and insightful analysis, commentary, advice, challenge and decision supportProvide key support in customer meetings and negotiations, by providing insights, analysis, challenge and recommendationsBecome a key leadership figure within the UK sales finance team, aiding cross functional collaboration across the total businessResponsibilities

Partner the Sales teams to deliver Financial targetsDevelop an in depth understanding of the client group supported together with its results and the key levers that influence Pand L performance for that area/groupUnderstand the drivers of historic, current and forecast performance for client group and provide monthly financial analysis, insight and explanation of performance, highlighting emerging issues or trends and making recommendations on corrective actionsPartner with client group to drive actions to meet targets (pricing, promo ROI, sales, margin, ROI etc)Advise on key business planning assumptions, trade-offs and opportunities.Ensure SOX Compliance across all areas of sales financeAssume a strong and positive role on the Sales Team, supporting the Head of Sales Finance in creating a cohesive, high-performing team.Support the wider Commercial Finance team to a model of excellent business partnering, whilst raising capability and to lead by example.Up-skill the Sales teams’ financial understanding and acumenAct in a broader leadership role amongst the Commercial Finance Team, whilst fostering a strong relationship with wider finance areas inclusive but not limited to the Nomad Shared Service centre and local market FPandAQualifications

EssentialQualified accountant6+ years PQE. A track record of delivery in commercial finance rolesExperience of working in an FMCG organisationExperience with working across cross functional Teams in a matrix style organisationPower BISAP ECC/SAP BIAdvanced MS Office package, particularly ExcelHigh level of business / financial acumen and analytical abilityStrong communication skillsStrong planning and organisational skillsAttention to detail and accuracyAble to quickly learn and understand interactions between various finance/reporting systemFocussed on meeting deadlines and commitments to others. Always looking to improve processesSeeking out the root cause rather than just dealing with the symptomsAble to challenge, understand and communicate to different Stakeholder groups in a clear wayPro-active and able to work off own initiative and as part of a ..... full job details .....