Commercial Finance Business Partner - Cork at Sysco

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience working within a dynamic fast-moving environment working to tight deadlines
  • Commerce background with accountancy experience preferable, not essential
  • Experience in data analytics / process automation highly desirable
  • A third level degree in Business or Commerce is preferred
  • Highly competent in MS Excel and database systems. Experience of Microsoft ERPs an advantage but not essential
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; a naturally enquiring approach, with strong commercial mind-set and acumen demonstrated by reference to previous work experience
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to build and develop collaborative relationships and to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resilient self-starter with a high level of motivation and agility

Responsibilities

  • Business Partner with senior commercial owners of the business and to non-financial teams including Marketing, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Operations to provide all stakeholders with insightful commercial analysis in order to evaluate, monitor and drive business performance & influence and support decision making
  • Identify, own and develop the commercial KPI’s and related dashboards and reports to understand and drive commercial performance
  • Bottom-up assessment and appraisal of all processes and routines executed by the department, identify those that can be automated or otherwise streamlined and develop and execute project plans to implement full automation
  • Proactively communicate and manage customer key accounts and customer proposals – e tender and in person, with external and internal customers to analyse information needs and functional requirements and deliver as needed
  • Present to various senior stakeholders, both internal and external on the value drivers within the business
  • Prepare consistent and clear commercial reporting on a weekly / monthly for the Management and Leadership teams. These reports will include sales, margin, overall customer profitability, rebate information, key departmental performance indicators, market trend information etc
  • Prepare, review and challenge business cases, financial appraisals and pricing reviews for new products, propositions and promotions and pricing, ensure adherence to the governance process and working across the business to ensure all inputs are accurate
  • Ensure that commercial strategy for new business opportunities are developed correctly and priced accordingly
  • Support the governance, control and automation of all processes related to pricing. Create safeguards for future revenues through the development and improvement of pricing control activities
  • Involvement in the motivation and development of a team of commercial analysts, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
  • Project management of internal projects to drive change and improvements to the overall commercial finance function

Skills

Commercial Analysis
KPI Development
Dashboard Reporting
Process Automation
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Insight
Business Partnering
Data Analysis
Presentation Skills

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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