Job Description

Sysco International have an opportunity for a Finance Manager, International FP&A and Transformation to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will report to the Director of Finance, International FP&A and Transformation and will be part of a team of 5 colleagues.

The role is based in London at the Covent Garden, London office and there is flexibility to work from home 2 days a week. The days in the office may vary per week dependent on team collaboration and meetings so you must be able to commute into London on a weekly basis.

The Finance Manager will support the International Finance FP&A Team and International Segment in the successful delivery of its key strategic priorities.  This role will support the International Finance FP&A leadership team in supporting commercial growth as well as driving standardisation and simplification of processes.  This role will work closely across functions and across various markets and will require the ability to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of local organization structures and processes. You will also seek to optimize existing processes to drive efficiency to enable future growth; and will also seek to develop new models/analysis and establish new processes as the business requirements continue to evolve and grow.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Partner with finance and non-finance functional leaders to deliver tailored monthly reporting and KPI packages; development of analysis and financial modelling to support effective decision making on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Work alongside the FP&A leadership to support the markets and function in delivering better performance through driving efficiencies, optimisation & improved insight.
• Support the segment through the Standardisation and Transformation agenda, partnering closely with international teams, transformation programme teams, and the wider business.
• Driving projects forward and to completion and building business cases and roadmaps for investment decision making. 
• Drive change and process improvement to enhance the quality, scope, and comparability of data – ensuring alignment and uniformity of reporting rules and datasets across the international businesses.
• Review, challenge and provide insightful analysis of business performance to senior stakeholders.
• Assist in the production, review, and consolidation of monthly management reports & forecasts, as well as annual budgets and long-range plans.
• Assist in preparation of board decks with ample opportunity to present to an international audience.
• Future opportunities for managing a Senior Finance Analyst and oversight of routine reporting, forecasting, and planning outputs per Sysco Corporate FP&A framework.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must be ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with proven post qualified industry experience. Previous FP&A experience in a multi business unit/ multi-national environment is preferred as well as experience in planning or delivering Finance Transformation programmes. Strong communication skills are essential as well as self-confidence when dealing with and presenting to both finance and non-finance senior stakeholders. A pro-active approach and eager to get involved with new projects and drive continuous improvement across the function is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail skills with an analytical mindset to ensure accurate reporting as well as being able to find practical solutions to complex problems. You will also have strong Excel modelling skills with experience creating, from scratch, user-friendly templates and processes that facilitate meaningful reporting, analysis and forecasting.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Company car allowance of £7,000
• Discretionary 15% annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Single private medical healthcare cover
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.