Key Business Partner

The position we are looking to fill is that of a key business partner who will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth and profitability for our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute individual to join our team and contribute to our goal of sustainable sales growth. As a member of our Commercial & Finance Team, you will be responsible for the timely preparation and analysis of financial and operational information for our Sales Entities.

• Provide strategic leadership and support to our Sales teams, focusing on delivering profitable growth and ensuring efficient use of working capital.
• Ensure all internal reporting is completed diligently and delivered within set timeframes.
• Prepare commercial analysis and support the presentation of customer tenders, evaluating opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Manage and execute internal cost rolls and quarterly cost roll simulations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
• Assist the Sales teams in managing price increases to customers from both a collective and individual perspective, maintaining accurate pricing registers.
• Partner with our Group IT and Enablement areas to automate data points required to understand end-to-end customer profitability, evaluating output against business targets and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Sales and Group Supply Chain teams to provide insights into stock forecast accuracy, aiming to improve forecasting processes and highlight potential issues early.
• Review all Customer Contracts/Supply Agreements, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage Customer Rebates, Settlement Discounts, and any potential disputes or claims, resolving issues promptly and fairly.
• Ensure forecasting is substantiated with supporting documentation and calculations, providing transparency and accountability.
• Foster a strong focus on freight and warehousing costs, providing guidance to management on targeting cost reductions through efficiency gains in our logistics chain.
• Analyse the costs to serve of our Sales Entities, highlighting deviations from budget and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and deliver improved, cost-effective alternatives.
• Report on sales performance, comparing actual data to projections and expectations, market performance, and progress against key objectives.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts in line with Group policies and timelines, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Complete and submit the internal control checklist in a timely manner, demonstrating adherence to Group policies and procedures.
• Support External Auditors in a prompt and professional manner, ensuring seamless audit processes.
• Maintain awareness of Government and industry legislative requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence.

To succeed in this role, you will require:

• A degree qualification in Business, Finance, or Accounting, complemented by a CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen, combined with effective negotiation and influencing skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience working with senior management in a commercial or business role, demonstrating your ability to drive results and achieve objectives.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enabling you to communicate complex ideas and data effectively.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Resilience and a willingness to take initiative, driving positive change and continuous improvement.
• A passion for simplifying business processes and reducing complexity, always seeking innovative solutions.

Your safety is our top priority, and we expect all employees to adhere to our 100% SAFE policy.