Finance Business Partner

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

The role is required for Logtek Ltd ( part of IPL Schoeller Group ) a UK based company formed in 1996. Logtek provides logistics and operational services for the control and management of returnable transit packaging (RTP) – principally plastic trays and bulk containers as used in the grocery and retail supply chain.

Logtek’s core functions are:

- Hygienic tray washing via industrial machinery processes

- RTP Rental services

- Equipment repair

- Asset Management of our customer’s RTP utilising bespoke and innovative technology

As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for preparing detailed management accounts for the company, in-line with revenue and contract income for the business. You will oversee the weekly cashflow and reporting to Group, prepare forecast, analyse data and suggest best practice for controlling cost.

The role will be based from Logtek's Head Office in Quinton, Birmingham. The hours of work are from 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Main Duties:

• Promoting strong financial and cost control (Including high emphasis on both labour reporting and overhead apportionment)

• Weekly 13-week cash flow forecasts (Reporting into the Treasury software platform “Coupa”)

• Maintain full reconciliation of Company Bank Accounts and be one of the primary signatories

• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation and balance sheet control (Accruals, Prepayments, Deferred Income, Fixed Assets)

• Monthly reconciliation and calculation of the M&S contractual revenues and handling fee (“New Build”)

• Provide accurate monthly depot running costs for onward reporting by M&S KAM

• Control of the accounts reporting system (IFS)

• Prepare Monthly / Quarterly / Annual forecasts / Budgets (as required)

• Liaise with Departmental and Depot Managers in maintaining Budgetary controls and apportionments.

• Control of Purchase Orders

• Liaise with external and internal auditors in completing statutory accounts and tax provisioning.

• Financial support to facilitate reporting requirements of business partners

• Prepare Capital Expenditure requests ( minimal )

• Completion and submission of VAT returns to HMRC

• Identification of risks and opportunities within the business to give clear direction and support when understanding variances

• Produce detailed analysis and reconciliation of actual transactions against expected forecast for inclusion in monthly report packs

• Support the Regional Business Controller with analysis and provision of Management Information and monthly reporting

• Ad-hoc duties as required

• Stand-in for Regional Business Controller if required

What you will bring to the role:

Essential

• Excel (Advanced)

• Word (Intermediate Level)

• Outlook (email) Microsoft 365

• Studying or qualified with one of the main accountancy bodies

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• 3 years PQE

Personal Attributes & Experience

Essential

• Confident and professional

• Ability to rationalise and question information put in front of them

• Efficient, organised and the ability to prioritise workload

• “Can do” attitude

• High levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail

• An appreciation of being confidential given nature of the role

Desirable

• Experience working in the Retail or Logistics industry would be advantageous

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

• Knowledge of UK Tax legislation (Direct / Indirect)

• UK GAAP / IFRS Reporting exposure

• Strong data handling, interrogation with great attention to detail

• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information

• ERP accounting software exposure

Desirable

• HFM (Hyperion) / Smart View – Group reporting software

• ERP (iScala/IFS)

If you have what it takes and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!