Finance Director - Supply Chain

Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough, Norwich, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Job description

NXTGEN are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for AB Mauri (Part of the Associated British Food Group) as they look to appoint a Finance Director - Supply Chain. This is a highly visible and influential role within a global business, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and executive teams across key operational functions.

With operations spanning 32 countries and over 100 markets, AB Mauri is a recognised leader in delivering high-quality ingredients and innovative solutions to the baking, beverages, bioethanol and animal nutrition industries. This role will be instrumental in developing and steering cost reductions across our businesses, enhancing business performance through quality insight reporting, and building strong partnerships which drive an inclusive and collaborative working culture.

As Finance Director - Supply Chain, you won't just take on a leadership role. You'll be an outstanding business partner, working closely with global operational leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics & Procurement, to encourage and support innovative thinking, continuous improvement and strategy development. You will look to transform processes and efficiencies within a tech enabled business, using the power of data to make effective business decisions.

The Finance Director - Supply Chain will lead a dedicated team, ensuring your direct reports fulfil their potential. This role will combine both high level strategic oversight with a hands-on approach, with ownership for the review of commercial contracts to ensure compliance, whilst also identifying opportunities for commercial gain.

Other key responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Finance Business Partnering: The VPC analysis involves segmental business performance assessment in terms of Volume, Price, and Cost. This role will partner globally to ensure that cost reductions are successfully delivered, driving operational efficiency and enhancing profitability via insight reporting to our leadership teams around the world.
2. Supply Chain Finance Leadership: Lead and develop the Supply Chain Finance team, ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting, analysis, and governance.
3. Procurement & Logistics Finance: Support the global procurement and logistics teams, ensuring financial planning and cost management align with strategic goals.
4. Manufacturing & Operational Finance: Partner with global manufacturing teams to provide insight into operational efficiencies and financial performance.
5. ESG & Compliance: Ensure finance supports the delivery of AB Mauri's ESG priorities, providing accurate reporting and ensuring compliance with financial governance frameworks.

We're looking for a passionate, qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), with experience in a leadership role. You will ideally bring a proven background working within a manufacturing, FMCG or supply chain centred environment, preferably on a global scale. Experience with Power BI and an enthusiasm for continuous improvement is essential with AB Mauri embracing technology within its finance community.

The successful candidate will be joining a global market leader and will be at the forefront of financial decision making, across a complex international supply chain. AB Mauri and the ABF group value its people, with a proven track record of investing in their futures with outstanding career development prospects. Salary is dependent on experience and qualification, with a very competitive remuneration package available.