Finance Business Partner - Peterborough, United Kingdom - DFDS UK & Ireland

DFDS UK & Ireland

Verified Company

Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Finance Business Partner.

Be part of the movement - and play your part

About the role

The Finance Business Partner has overall control and responsibility for all business partnering aspects of England Cold Chain activities with an expectation to analyse figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

Provide information and analysis for the BU team, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position.

Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers.

Ensure that the company financial system is robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

Work with the senior team to grow the business formulating strategies and plans.

Ensure the company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, acquisitions, and disposals are met as appropriate.

Ensure that the forecast is monitored and revised in conjunction with the Business Unit requirements.

Oversee the preparation of the Annual Statutory Accounts and ensure all relevant information requested by the auditors is presented.

About you

Primarily, you need to possess strong analytical and numerical abilities, on top of a structured, reliable character, who is proficient in planning, executing and prioritising activities.

Possessing effective communication skills, you'll have the ability to build and manage strong working relationships with various departments, colleagues, and external parties alike, in a positive, pragmatic, and collaborative way.

Personality wise, we're looking for a professional who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo at all levels of our organisation.

We're committed to driving our business to the next level and we recognise we need fresh ideas and colleagues to do this.

Coupled with the possibility of continuous professional and personal development, we ensure our environment is dynamic with focus on high performance, results.

You'll need to be part of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification, coupled preferably with experience of working within the logistics industry, as we want you to become a valued member of the team quickly.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you.

You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover
Contributory company pension scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
Full employee assistance programme including:
Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
Access to Thrive, our awardwinning Wellbeing platform.
Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

**We look forward to hearing from you.