Senior Finance BP – EMEA Foodservice
- Recruiter
- McCormick (UK) Limited
- Location
- Haddenham, Aylesbury
- Salary
- £Competitive + Benefits package
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2021
- Ref
- 95403
- Job Title
- Finance Business Partner
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Finance BP – EMEA Foodservice
Haddenham, UK
Competitive Salary + benefits package
The role is responsible for working with senior management to identify and implement opportunities for strategic growth and to evaluate medium to long term investment opportunities for the FDS sector of EMEA Flavour Solutions Division. Support the achievement of financial objectives and business improvement programs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be involved in and influence all key business decisions affecting the FDS sector in EMEA, providing financial and business support to commercial directors and their teams.
- To understand the business end-to end, the technologies and marketplaces in which it operates and to assist and influence in developing the strategy to take advantage of the opportunities that exist
- To ensure allocation of McCormick resources to best effect – across commercial and other functions, including R&D and Operations.
- To support Commercial directors in commercial negotiations. This includes participating in regular face-to-face meetings with distributors.
- To work with Global colleagues on FDS business initiatives
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- Demonstrable experience post qualification in FMCG / manufacturing business, preferably in a commercial business partner role
- Fluent in English and French
- Exposure to a multi-site/cultural/product environment is essential as is experience of working in an international business
- Proven record of contributing to the strategic agenda, leading change, and supporting a business during a dynamic, fast growth phase
- Contribution to the development of an organization’s growth strategy through effective development of business relationships, and exposure to M&A
- Used to working in a highly results-oriented and performance-driven environment, with a focus on excellence
- Strong technical skills, experience of a best-in-class management information process
- Demonstrable success in working in a matrix finance function, and building partnerships with other functional areas such as supply chain or operations
- Demonstrable record of providing value-added analysis to the operational aspects of a business
- Ability to simplify complex situations and provide clear analysis and recommendations
- Ability to process complex customer negotiations and requests to best advantage
- Ability to function in customer face-to-face meetings to protect and enhance McCormick’s commercial position
COMPANY
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
TO APPLY
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader. Then please apply below now! (job req.n° 95403).
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