Job Description

Brakes have a great opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our Corporate Commercial Finance Team supporting the commercial team with some of our biggest customers within the Leisure sector including Airports, Garden Centres, Holiday Parks and Sporting Arenas.

Reporting into the Senior Finance Business Partner, this is a key role that will support our Commercial Account Managers in looking after existing customers within our Leisure sector. You’ll be working closely with colleagues across both Finance & Commercial to provide insight and analysis to support strategic planning and decision making. You can expect to be involved in forecasting, customer reports and monthly review packs providing key accurate insight.

We are offering a hybrid working contract with most of your time spent working from home. You will be required to attend the office in Ashford, Kent once per week, so you must be comfortable and flexible with travel and commuting for project and team meetings.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Weekly/Monthly forecasting as well as analysis of key variances
• Ensuring the month-end process is completed in line internal deadlines
• Preparation of Financial Evaluations
• Responsible for ensuring customer facing reports are accurate and timely
• Customer contract management – ensuring customers are trading in line with Key Business Assumptions
• Providing financial information to Corporate Account Managers to enable a better understanding of customer performance
• Contracted customer rebate management
• Preparation of Balance sheets.
• Support in producing and presenting Business Unit Review Packs
• A central point of contact for internal and external customers
• Continuous improvement work
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in running the sector and step in for them on occasion.

About you

You must be qualified, (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently operating as a Finance Business Partner, Management Account or Finance Analyst, looking to join a global organisation as part of your career development. However, if you are a finalist with 1-2 exams left to take, with finance partnering experience working in a relevant finance role we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who will drive performance through insight and has the knowledge and confidence to understand trends and results. Strong Excel skills, including experience in financial analysis and modelling are essential. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys working within a commercial setting and is looking to broaden their finance business partnering skills. You will be self-motivated and driven to deliver results and positively influence key stakeholders.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Company car allowance of £5,500
• 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 Brakes 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 Brakes and we recognise that Brakes 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.