Nichols Plc

Senior Finance Business Partner ABOUT NICHOLS We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours! We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour - from the loved brands we're proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories - so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK's leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves. At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who've always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes! Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities - and where work tastes better. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support our teams in delivering their business KPIs for their route to market for our range of owned and licensed brands. These are all available in a range of distribution outlets, from major grocery stores and wholesalers, to convenience stores and independent retailers. The purpose of the role is to truly partner with the Commercial Director and Management team to be able to provide financial insight to enable effective commercial decision making to support the delivery of existing KPIs and to identify opportunities for future growth both through leveraging our existing portfolio and customer base and through involvement in business acquisitions. Due to the shape and scale of the Business portfolio and customer base along with our external relationships with contract manufacturers and distributors, this is a financially complex area of our business which requires someone who can easily flex from thinking strategically to support our ambitious growth plans to providing absolute granularity of detail when summarising P&L performance and building accurate budgets and forecasts. This is a chance for someone to demonstrate their flexibility and tenacity alongside their ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders with often competing needs. It also provides the opportunity to demonstrate effective leadership through line management. THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE: Financial business partnering to the business area with full Balance Sheet and P&L responsibility Line management responsibility, acting as a guide and a mentor Preparation of budgets and forecasting Finance lead on business acquisition integrations NPI lead & support Support the Commercial Director on full P&L reviews to the Executive board Audit support and preparation work Implement new ways of working in the route to market Comply with External reporting requirements Ad hoc project support e.g. New business tender Support with stock management process Support colleagues covering Commercial, Operations, Marketing, IT and more Completion of month end procedures and relevant reporting Implementation and maintenance of processes and procedures to support the reporting and control of costs Ad hoc commercial reporting Work alongside the Commercial Director and Commercial Management Team ABOUT YOU‿ To make a splash in this role you will be‿ CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with business partnering experience gained within an FMCG environment. Naturally analytical and inquiring Happy to work both independently as well as in part of a team Not afraid to proactively challenge others and have your opinion heard - We value everyone's contribution in "finding a better way" Tenacious with strong influencing skills Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically and enjoy variety in your work Keen to develop talent within the team and thrive on working in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment Does this sound like something you'd like to pour your energy in to? Apply today and help us continue to make work taste better. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US: 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year) Annual Bonus Save as you Earn Share Scheme Option to join our private medical cover scheme AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿ Holiday home stay Your birthday off work 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where) Help yourself to our drinks and slush drinks when at one of our sites Staff shop with discounts on our products Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day. We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality. Any job offer is subject to an individual's Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.

A leading UK beverage company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner. The ideal candidate will manage financial insights for commercial decision-making, oversee P&L responsibilities, and have a strong background in FMCG finance. This role involves extensive collaboration with senior management and offers opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays and a supportive work environment.