Job Description

Citadel Source is delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with Nisbets PLC to appoint a Finance Business Partner. This role will join a high-performing team of commercially minded partners with a true passion for what they do.

A bit about Nisbets….

Nisbets is a diverse and fast-moving business with ambitious plans and recognises that every single one of their colleagues plays a big part in their success. As a business, Nisbets have developed a unique culture fostering engagement and improvement, whilst empowering all members of the business to be the best they can be. With over 40 years of experience within their market, Nisbets is known as a leader within their field. Recently acquired by Bunzl Plc, the business continues to harness the commercial power of a larger parent company whilst still retaining the entrepreneurial DNA that has made Nisbets so successful.

About you

You are a commercially focused business partner. The ideal candidate will instinctively want to improve their understanding of financial reporting on business performance and standardise and simplify reporting and associated processes where possible. The scope to grow this role is vast and with the collaborative approach we take to development, the opportunity for you to grow and develop will be of paramount importance once the fundamentals of this role are established.

• Delivery of month-end reporting including journal posting, reconciliations and variance commentary
• Challenging stakeholders on cost and support for initiatives that drive PBITA
• Weekly tracking of two key cost areas (Labour & Carriage) working closely with the key stakeholders to provide strong insight & understanding.
• Monthly and annual reporting, producing key insights on results, trends and forecasting
• Supports the delivery of BAU efficiency and reporting developments
• Works closely with stakeholders to build and deliver customer-led reporting in line with their requirements
• Advising senior stakeholders for or against a course of action based on expected financial implications.
• Supports budgeting, planning & forecasting
• Develops and maintains key processes
• In 2025 we will start incurring EPR fees. This role will help the business better understand what we can do to impact this cost line in terms of efficiencies, cost/benefit analysis of different types of packing etc

What the client has to offer

• c£45,000-£55,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• The option to earn an additional 4 days holiday per year, or £400 per annum, for good attendance.
• Your birthday off, or another nominated day around your birthday if it falls on a weekend.
• Enrolment into a discretionary company bonus scheme
• Heavily subsidised canteen on site serving a range of hot food and drinks.
• Access to discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers via our platform called The Kitchen.
• Huge discounts on our full range of products, with up to 60% off our own brand labels.

If you're interested in discussing this role, please contact Dan Morris at Citadel Source