Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Contract - Chiswick - FMCG

I am currently looking for a Finance Business Partner with demonstratable recent expereince within a Supply Chain or Logistics Finance Business Partner role, within the Consumer Goods or Retail sectors. I would also happily consider individuals from a Third Part Logistics background. This an exciting and challeneging opportunity where you will be heavily involved with shaping the strategic direction of their Supply Chain Finance team.

Your key responsibilities as a Finance Business Partner will include;

• The Finance Business Partner will be required to support the logistics team as well as partnering with the broader team in Chiswick to drive increased understanding of the cost base, embed robust processes around invoice approval and month end close, provide analysis of and insight into the relevant areas of performance and support with the various projects that are already underway or planned for the near future.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the financial accounts (using the ERP SAP) by working closely with the Financial Shared Service Centre and the Supply Chain team to ensure all invoices and purchase orders are coded and processed correctly before month end
• Responsible for correct accounting and reporting of lead brewer line charges
• Responsible for running & reviewing assessment cycles in SAP to assess the cost lines down to customer / product level
• Responsible for running & reviewing assessment cycles in SAP to assess the cost lines down to customer / product level

Your Ideal Background;

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) ideally with 3 years PQE+
• Proves expereince within a Supply Chain or Logistics Finance Business partner role
• Consumer Goods, Retail or 3PL background
• Proven track record of influencing non-financial decision makers & driving improvements through the business
• Strong Excel & SAP knowledge