Finance Business Partner UK

Barry Callebaut • United States, United States • 1h ago

Location:

Banbury, GB, OX16 3UU

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Finance Business Partner serves as the strategic financial leader on site, acting as the "financial eyes" for both the CSD (Customer Supply & Development) and Finance organization. This role drives business performance by delivering clear financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and enabling

the site to achieve its long-term objectives. You will act as a critical link between finance and operational teams, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in all major decisions. Through strong collaboration and analytical expertise, you will support sustainable growth, operational efficiency,

and strategic advancement across the site.

The role requires being on-site full-time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee Financial Performance:

Analyze, interpret, and manage financial and business performance, focusing on material variance analysis (absorption loss, scrap, rework, raw material yield)

Manage the financial budget and rolling forecast for the plant

Proactively provide financial insights on efficiency improvements, cost savings, expansion projects, footprint studies, and other potential projects

Manage Costs and Pricing:

Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overheads

Collaborate with the pricing department to establish product pricing based on cost analysis

Set standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead

Reporting and Compliance:

Prepare financial reports detailing manufacturing performance

Participate in developing and maintaining financial dashboards and KPIs

Manage internal and external audits and ensure adherence to internal controls in cost reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Optimize Processes and Advise Management:

Manage inventory, spare parts, CAPEX, NRV provision, and accounts payable to optimize cash flow

Prepare and submit capital expenditure requests

Advise the Plant Manager and Operations Management team on short and long-term decision-making

Functional Excellence Responsibilities:

Contribute to broader regional and global finance projects and programs

Act as an SME, taking responsibility for coaching, mentoring, and development

ABOUT YOU:

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

4+ years' experience as a Factory Controller or similar role

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local Laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.

Working and being engaged in a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), IWS (Integrated Work Systems) or WCMS (World Class Manufacturing System) environment will be an asset

Understanding of High Performing Organization principles

Solid experience in project/program management

Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and supply chain business partnering, controlling, and reporting

Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Power BI

Familiarity with Industry 4.0 systems, such as MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Ability to quickly gain knowledge in advanced analytics and data mining

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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