Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are looking for a

Finance Manager

to join our team during an exciting time in the South-west as we open a flag-ship depot in Avonmouth in the coming 18-months. As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for providing financial stewardship for thecurrent

Thornbury

depot & oversight to the

Portbury

depot, both of which will migrate into the flagship site upon opening.

To be successful in this role you will need to act professionally, objectively and independently during a time of high focus to provide business management with a clear view of financial performance that will allow you to challenge and advise. A commitment to continual improvement is key and you will need to consistently offer ideas to improve current practice and find efficiencies.

What's in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special...

20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers Access to a wide range of well-being support - including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

Salary:Cica 55,000 DOE
Hours:37.5 hours Per Week
Working pattern:Monday to Friday

Location:Bristol (BS35 3UT) / hybrid to be agreed

What you'll do:

Your key accountabilities will include:

Provide financial leadership during the transition to the new site. Support the General Manager & site management teams with high quality analysis and insight, holding reviews and providing commentary Support the business cost transformation objective & wider business activities Prepare and manage budgets and reforecasts, ensuring that accurate and consistent use of assumptions Manage the weekly reporting & forecasting processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy, working alongside the operational teams to complete submissions Produce monthly management accounts, taking ownership of balance sheet for business area Ad hoc tasks as required

Who you are:

Your skills and experience will include:

Qualified in financial management (CIMA or ACCA) with experience Preferably a good understanding of the business and the market in which it operates Relationship building and influencing skills at a site management level Excellent analytical skills and the ability to share detailed analysis with non-finance operational leads Customer interface and commercial management Confident communicator with strong presentation skills Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times Displays drive and tenacity in implementing the Finance agenda Operates ethically with integrity Display behaviours consistent with Gist values

Why Gist?

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAHB.11