Job Description BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP Act as the lead finance business partner to the Operations leadership team Perform scenario planning, pricing simulations, and ROI analyses to support business cases Analyse distribution costs (warehousing and transport), POS/visibility spend and stock holding to present an accurate YTD and YTG view, highlight risks and opportunities, challenge cost drivers, and drive cost savings Ownership of Operations working capital performance (inventory, slow-moving/obsolete, VISIT, and provisions) Support VISIT order coordination and asset management (capex vs opex, depreciation, ageing, recoverability), including tracking asset placement against contractual commitments Support the S&OP/IBP cycle by coordinating timelines and responsibilities, challenging assumptions, and ensuring a clear, accurate forward forecast (including indirects) Ownership of key Operations-related provisions (GD, obsolete stock, VISIT impairment where relevant) Manage planning for Container Deposit Scheme costs, including balance sheet reconciliations and risks & opportunities. REPORTING AND ANALYSIS Responsible for financial management reporting from various sources, including BI (Business Intelligence) and Hyperion Financial Management Present financial performance updates to key stakeholders, articulating drivers and strategic implications Partner to manage the month-end processes, ensuring accurate reflection of performance and key drivers. Collaborate with stakeholders to reconcile results and align on updated forecasts Own the development and optimisation of operations financial reporting and dashboards SYSTEMS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Ensure data accuracy and integrity in SAP, CPM and other key financial systems. Promote compliance with Group Operations Controlling guidelines and internal policies
