About the job
Join Sysco GB as a Financial Accountant - Capital Expenditure & Fixed Assets within our dynamic Controls Finance team in Ashford, Kent. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial accounting for over £350 million in Capital Expenditure projects.
In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for meticulously reviewing new capital requests submitted by the business. You will ensure that all necessary documentation and business cases are properly attached before presenting them to the monthly Capital Committee. Additionally, you will serve as a Finance Business Partner for project teams within the Engineering and IT departments, collaborating to ensure compliance with approved budgets and timely capitalisation of project expenditures upon completion.
As part of your responsibilities, you will coordinate post-completion reviews of key projects to assess whether the anticipated benefits outlined in the original business case have been achieved, while also capturing valuable learnings. Sysco GB is embarking on an ambitious 5-year growth strategy that includes large-scale transformation programs, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals who thrive in a senior stakeholder environment and seek to expand their experience in a commercial finance context.
This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, requiring one day per week in our Ashford office for team collaboration and meetings. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.

