British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.
Job Purpose Ensure the financial results and predictions for all four manufacturing sites are understood, aligned and robust through effective teamwork with the Site Finance Leads. Provide financial support and insight to Supply Chain Leadership, Energy, IBP and Procurement Teams. Assist the IBP decision making process through financial modelling and sensitivity analysis. This is an important role in providing a joined up view of the Supply Chain Finance landscape and supporting key operational and planning decisions.
Core Accountabilities
Consolidate the Supply Chain forecasting and budgeting process including any late adjustments or overlays that are required. Providing analysis and commentary as required.
Consolidate the financial results for the Supply Chain function across each period end producing any bridges, commentaries and summaries as required.
Review and analyse financial results and forecasts for phasing, trends, accuracy and completeness, providing insightful information to the Supply Chain Leadership Team.
Work closely with the Energy Team to understand fixed and floating prices, including impact on the P&L.
Review all Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) savings and reconcile to P&L movements.
Provide analysis, modelling and decision-making support for the Primary, Co-Product and Supply IBP Reviews,
Support to Central Supply Chain team in tracking and analysing financials, including overheads, projects and labour costs. Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or studying
Highly organised and disciplined with an ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Strong communication skills
Experience of financial modelling to assist in decision making processes.
Experience of working in a manufacturing organisation
Analytical and curious with an ability to manage and investigate complex data and information