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Business Solutions Manager

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Danone

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

Requirements

  • Knowledge and understanding of Finance processes in commercial context; Transactional Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, COGS, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance.
  • Good level of expertise on the IT Finance landscape; systems, tool, apps.
  • Expertise digitalisation of Finance processes.
  • Great business partnering skills, including influencing with impact, storytelling, value creation.
  • Deep knowledge about financials, business case, ROIs, budgeting practices.
  • Leadership skills to create impact beyond IT Support Functions, to deliver through others.
  • Both strategic and analytical thinking skills.
  • Agile & continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting Finance Management (FP&A, DBS and COGS) Teams in driving the Finance digital agenda alongside
  • Assisting Sr. Business Solutions Manager to engage with Central/Regional teams in co-building the IT strategy, driving change, and continuously improving services.
  • Ensuring excellent service levels to maintain stability and minimize disruption to Finance operations.
  • Collaborating with service providers and support teams to meet service KPIs and maintain systems' stability (Resource allocation, cost plans, escalation process).
  • Continuously assessing technology functional and technical fit and working closely with Digital teams to drive innovative ideas and concepts.
  • Supporting the definition of the digitalisation agenda and co-building the strategy and plans with Finance and central teams.
  • Participating in Functional committees to support the IT agenda and influence decisions.
  • Assisting in managing vendors, covering SLA's and contracts.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Business Solutions Manager role?

The salary on offer for this role is between £55,000 - £65,000, plus bonus and benefits.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Business Solutions Manager?

The primary responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, business partnering with Finance teams, driving innovation and digitalization, and participating in governance through functional committees.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have knowledge of Finance processes, expertise in IT Finance landscape, experience in digitalization of Finance processes, and strong leadership, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.

How does this role contribute to the Finance strategy?

The Business Solutions Manager works alongside the Senior BSM to ensure an optimal IT landscape that drives efficiencies, automation, and innovation in line with the Finance strategy and operational KPIs.

Will I be responsible for managing vendors?

Yes, part of the role involves assisting in managing vendors, covering SLAs and contracts.

What skills are preferred for successful collaboration with Finance teams?

Preferred skills include great business partnering skills, influencing, storytelling, value creation, and a deep understanding of financials, business cases, ROIs, and budgeting practices.

Is there an emphasis on continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, the role requires an agile and continuous improvement mindset to assess technology fits and drive innovative ideas.

What benefits are offered alongside the salary?

In addition to salary, the role provides bonuses and a range of flexible benefits.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 22/05/25.

What is Danone’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Danone embraces diversity as a driving force for positive change and nurtures an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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