Manpower are currently seeking an interim Finance Business Partner, to work with our global FMCG client The Magnum Ice Cream Company, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and Wall's, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 10 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £62,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

JOB PURPOSE:
Contract role to support the finance function as we transition through the next 10 months and exit the Uni.lever transfer service agreement. This is a high-profile role combining business partnering across the sales and marketing teams alongside being a key member of the project team. The project focus includes elements of testing, developing and post go live support for the new systems and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business partner to both Customer Development and Marketing Teams.
• Support the Customer Teams analysing investment proposals to deliver the best data led decisions for the business.
• Develop the customer S&OP forecast - reviewing it against short and long-term customer targets and ambitions to identify areas where the team needs to focus.
• Highlight future performance concerns and opportunities and support in planning
• commercial activities required to remediate any gaps to target.
• Investment control of promotions, advertising budgets and innovation projects.
• Support the finance leadership team on period end closing and provide understanding and insight into performance.
• Project support reviewing global design and configuration decisions against Finance needs in Local review workshops.
• Coordinates with local Finance SMEs to gather inputs and validate the Day?2 target state for Finance GTM, including local applications, integrations, and customer/ supplier financial practices.
• Provides support during system integration testing, focusing on local Finance GTM scenarios. Leads and executes local UAT for Finance GTM processes, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Provides dedicated on-site support during go-live and cutover activities, ensuring a smooth transition to the new ERP system. Delivers ongoing support during the hyper care period, addressing user queries and escalating critical incidents.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience with experience of finance partnering Sales and or Marketing.
• Verbal and written communication skills to influence at all levels.
• Highly analytical, motivated, with excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of core finance business processes.
• Experienced in supporting testing and cutover readiness in operational finance contexts is desired.
• Experience consolidating inputs from GTM Finance and other finance SMEs to ensure compliance requirements are accurately represented.
• Comfortable working independently in fast paced commercial and project environment.

Additional Information
Kingston working environment:

• Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
• There is a Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products.
• A canteen
• A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription).
• Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.