Finance Business Partner

Nomad foods is home to iconic brands such as Birds eye, Aunt Bessies & Goodfella Pizzas.

As Europe's leading frozen food company we are proud of our passion, innovation and commitment to excellence.

About the role:

We are excited to be hiring a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team in our Woking head office, working within the Group Finance team, this is a dynamic role working cross functionally to drive delivery of indirects targets as a business partner for several corporate functions driving a cost consciousness mindset in a team with a budget of 100m+.

Providing support and cost control to deliver accurate reporting and variance analysis of actuals, planning and forecasting. Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities on a timely basis while driving recommendations and action plans to control spend.

You will Lead the consolidation of forecast submissions from each Market across the Group and provide challenge where necessary to understand variances to able to provide insightful commentary to senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Finance Business Partner to Senior Management and budget holders of multiple business areas (e.g. CFO, COO and Compliance). Support them with costs visibility, costs analytics
• Work closely with the relevant leadership teams and wider Finance team to develop Indirects plan and establish Tracking & Monitoring cycle. This will include business partnering, constructive challenge and decision support.
• Partner with business as required to provide financial governance, reporting, control and stakeholder support.
• Deliver accurate planning and reporting in line with agreed timetables as part of a clearly communicated, well-planned and well-executed process (Monthly Actuals, Forecasts, Strategic Plan, Annual Plan)
• Providing support, information, insights to budget owners. Assist them in managing their costs vs targets. Challenge when required.
• Lead on monthly forecast cycle and identification of emerging risks and opportunities.
• Drive innovation, improvement, standardisation and automation of reporting & processes across Head Office and Group.
• Ensure SOX compliance and governance on all key processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of post-graduation experience
• A qualified accountant
• Able to work under fast paced time pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and a wider interest in systems
• Knowledge of commercial, financial and operational reporting

What we can offer you:

We're on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below:

An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential

The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods

A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference

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We look forward to receiving your application.