Finance Associate

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Associate to provide high quality finance support across our Sales division. Working closely with Local Account Managers, Finance Business Partners and key stakeholders, you will provide accurate and timely financial information and help the business achieve growth across all regions of the UK. This role is offering a flexible hybrid working contract with 1–2 days per week based at our Ashford, Kent office for team collaboration and meetings. Candidates should therefore be within a commutable distance of the office. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide finance support to Local Account Managers and the wider Independent Finance team, acting as a key point of contact for the Sales Team across pricing, contracts, rebates and sales queries. You will also be responsible for monthly reporting, rebate reconciliations, customer reporting, month end processes and other margin-impacting activity. You will have the opportunity to build and adapt reports, review customer performance, pricing and margins, raise rebate payments and authorise purchase orders, while developing your commercial acumen and supporting effective collaboration between Finance and the wider business. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, teamwork and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently with multiple sources of information. You will be proactive, organised and commercially aware, with the initiative to spot anomalies, ask questions and follow enquiries through to resolution. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior finance professional looking to take the next step in their career, develop their commercial acumen and gain valuable experience working closely with a Sales function within a fast-paced business environment. What you'll get: Competitive Salary: A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience. Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional holiday days. Pension Scheme: Benefit from our company pension scheme to help you plan for the future. Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working contract, with 1–2 days per week in our Ashford office. Exclusive Food Discounts: Enjoy huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop. Shopping & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on cinema tickets and shopping, as well as the opportunity to earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition Awards & Incentives: Be recognised and rewarded through our employee recognition awards and incentive programmes. Career Progression Opportunities: Being part of Brakes and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibilities for your career. At Sysco GB 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 Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB 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.