Global Supply Chain and Procurement Finance Manager - Interim

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

• Successful Global Brand
• Opportunity to contribute towards priority projects and driving real business

About Our Client

Fast growing, highly successful FMCG business with many iconic brand names.

Job Description

What will this role achieve?

• Drive simplification/automation of monthly reporting and routine processes to allow more time for value-added analysis.
• Contribute to and lead key automation, sourcing, Godiva & other projects within the Global Supply Finance & Procurement organization.
• Support other Global Supply Finance & Procurement activities centered around Reporting, Planning & Forecasting, Performance management & Capital evaluations.
• Carry out benchmarking exercises, identification, collation & sharing of best practices around productivity and working capital.
• Assist in presentations to Exco.

The Successful Applicant

What do you need for this role - Competencies

• Proven experience in an analytical and business-oriented role within a Supply Chain & Procurement Finance function.
• Degree qualified with at least 5 years PQE for a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA/ACA/ACCA.
• Experience of working in reputed FMCG MNCs.
• Experience of pulling together data to form clear insights into financial understanding.
• Ability to identify and enact process improvements.
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong Business Partnering skills - able to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong Influencing skills - ability to show the bigger picture and strong convincing skills.
• Ability to work in a multinational environment.
• Positive teammate with a desire to challenge and drive improvement.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work for a highly regarded Global FMCG business.
An excellent team environment.
Exciting priority projects to be involved with.