Manager, Finance Operations GB

Position Overview:

A successful Operation Finance Manager helps to create and execute a strong finance strategy within GB Franchise Unit to drive growth and profitability . This role focuses on providing financial support /insights at market level in Great Britain and being a business partner to GB Franchise Unit.

What You’ll Do for Us :

1. Partner with the Franchise Operational Finance team/leaders to support Franchise and/or local customer activities at the market level, to help driving alignment across multiple stakeholders, and to develop the key insights needed to inform strategic priorities, including:

• Monthly performance analysis focusing on volume and revenue in close collaboration with financial planning manager /country team.
• Input to the planning process (volume/pricing assumptions)
• Risks &amp Opportunities management – includes risk mitigation analysis, recommendation and action.
• Supporting Resource Allocation management and funding requests.
• Supporting the Sr. Finance Manager/Country team to manage Bottler and customer relationships at market level.

2. Provide support to manage Business Models/Margins within the country, including:

• Updating System Profitability Analysis and review of incidence pricing at country level, including alignment with Bottler Finance team.
• Strategic Customer Framework implementation.
• Incorporate the Margin Strategic Framework into operational business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and manage the financials for third party (including customer) contract negotiations.

3. Support Innovation within the Franchise , including:

• Assessment of project profitability (System/Bottler/Company value chain analysis), alignment with Country team and Bottler Finance team, update of relevant tools/applications.

4. Ensure high governance/compliance with Company Standard Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant with 2-3 years PQE and relevant working experience in Commercial Finance, Commercial Controller, or Marketing controller roles
• In depth understanding of different business systems and business processes
• Ability to influence key stakeholders
• Self-motivator/proactive
• Ability and desire to build strong relationships across the Franchise System
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team
• Capable of articulating complex problems in a simple manner
• Presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills