Commercial Finance Manager - HP&F
- Recruiter
- International Procurement & Logistics Ltd
- Location
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Cambridgeshire
East of EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 10 Aug 2022
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About IPL
At IPL our role is very clear. We are here to improve the value, quality and availability of our products as to ensure that we are Asda s lowest cost, sustainable supply chain solution. Our sustainable sourcing model supports Asda s mission to help their customers to save money and live better lives.
We are one of the largest privately–owned food processing businesses in the UK. We have thousands of colleagues across multiple sites in the UK and in our country offices around the world.
About the site
Whittlesey is our purpose built Houseplants and Flowers operation, supplying Asda with their full range of bouquets, potted plants, and succulents. IPL are one of the largest privately–owned fresh produce processing businesses in the UK and we have thousands of colleagues based across multiple sites.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our office in Whittlesey, to lead finance business partnering to the House Plants & Flowers business unit. As Commercial Finance Manager you will provide support and challenge to ensure quality financial plans are developed and delivered
This is a Monday – Friday role, with the working hours of 8:30am – 5pm
Key Accountabilities will include;
Business partner the business unit senior management team
P&L ownership for end–to–end performance of the business unit, including impact on the Asda Produce P&L
Leading the planning and forecasting processes for the Business Unit, ensuring reliability and accuracy of the plans and forecasts delivered to IPL and Asda deadlines
Attend and lead regular performance reviews with senior stakeholders to review cost performance vs plan, strategic initiative delivery and overall P&L performance
Drive consistent and clear reporting on a weekly and monthly basis to show true underlying performance vs plan and forecast (including currency impact, volume changes, cost inflation, claims, waste)
Weekly review of costs v forecast, with product cost prices adjusted weekly to ensure the most accurate cost prices are charged to Asda each week
Develop a deep understanding of the key accounting systems – Prophet, Dynamics and Anaplan – and project manage any system developments specific to the Business Unit
Leadership and development of Commercial Finance Analysts, ensuring strong business partnering is delivered across the Business Unit (commercial and operations teams)
Skills and Experience required
Industry experience in commercial or operations finance
Ability to build strong relationships across the business
Hands on, detail–oriented
Working knowledge of core accounting systems e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, and performance management systems such as Anaplan
Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered
Why work for us?
We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to grow we need to find people already living our Values – Supportive, Trailblazing, Engaging and Principled.
In return we will offer you development, a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of:
o Annual Bonus Scheme
o Enhanced Pension Scheme
o 10% Asda Discount (terms and conditions apply)
o Life assurance (4x base salary)
o Health and wellbeing assistance programme
o Free Parking
o 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday)
o Private Medical Insurance
Job Types: Full–time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Life insurance
On–site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discounts
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Do you have the legal right to work in the UK for the contracted hours of this role?
At IPL our role is very clear. We are here to improve the value, quality and availability of our products as to ensure that we are Asda s lowest cost, sustainable supply chain solution. Our sustainable sourcing model supports Asda s mission to help their customers to save money and live better lives.
We are one of the largest privately–owned food processing businesses in the UK. We have thousands of colleagues across multiple sites in the UK and in our country offices around the world.
About the site
Whittlesey is our purpose built Houseplants and Flowers operation, supplying Asda with their full range of bouquets, potted plants, and succulents. IPL are one of the largest privately–owned fresh produce processing businesses in the UK and we have thousands of colleagues based across multiple sites.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our office in Whittlesey, to lead finance business partnering to the House Plants & Flowers business unit. As Commercial Finance Manager you will provide support and challenge to ensure quality financial plans are developed and delivered
This is a Monday – Friday role, with the working hours of 8:30am – 5pm
Key Accountabilities will include;
Business partner the business unit senior management team
P&L ownership for end–to–end performance of the business unit, including impact on the Asda Produce P&L
Leading the planning and forecasting processes for the Business Unit, ensuring reliability and accuracy of the plans and forecasts delivered to IPL and Asda deadlines
Attend and lead regular performance reviews with senior stakeholders to review cost performance vs plan, strategic initiative delivery and overall P&L performance
Drive consistent and clear reporting on a weekly and monthly basis to show true underlying performance vs plan and forecast (including currency impact, volume changes, cost inflation, claims, waste)
Weekly review of costs v forecast, with product cost prices adjusted weekly to ensure the most accurate cost prices are charged to Asda each week
Develop a deep understanding of the key accounting systems – Prophet, Dynamics and Anaplan – and project manage any system developments specific to the Business Unit
Leadership and development of Commercial Finance Analysts, ensuring strong business partnering is delivered across the Business Unit (commercial and operations teams)
Skills and Experience required
Industry experience in commercial or operations finance
Ability to build strong relationships across the business
Hands on, detail–oriented
Working knowledge of core accounting systems e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, and performance management systems such as Anaplan
Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered
Why work for us?
We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great place to work. In order to grow we need to find people already living our Values – Supportive, Trailblazing, Engaging and Principled.
In return we will offer you development, a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of:
o Annual Bonus Scheme
o Enhanced Pension Scheme
o 10% Asda Discount (terms and conditions apply)
o Life assurance (4x base salary)
o Health and wellbeing assistance programme
o Free Parking
o 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday)
o Private Medical Insurance
Job Types: Full–time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Life insurance
On–site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discounts
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Do you have the legal right to work in the UK for the contracted hours of this role?