Finance Manager - Operations

YOU

This is a 9 month FTC role

You, as our Finance Business Partner SC Operations & Transformation and  you 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. The continuous success and growth of each individual makes Growing for Good possible. We believe in moving forward boldly, together. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spanning 53 acres, our factory employs more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily; they craft exceptional drinks, and they fuel our Growth

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, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.