Marks Sattin are currently working with a listed FMCG business to assist in the recruitment of a Supply Chain Financial Controller. This is a group wide role that will give you exposure across all business units, looking at the strategic direction of supply chain and procurement. You will be a senior leader in the finance team, driving EBITDA growth and supporting Procurement & Supply Chain teams with analysis and decision support.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Purchasing Director to drive business performance; helping to identify, model and influence purchasing strategies (e.g. hedging, contracts, options) to improve Group profitability
• Track, monitor and report on the success of these purchasing strategies.
• Deliver accurate financial information to the business for decision-making.
• Identify through financial analysis areas for profit improvement
• Developing and continually improving the purchasing financial information required for the annual Budget and periodic Forecasts and Strategic reporting (outlook +3 years)
• Supporting the Purchasing team with daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
• To support the costing of new products being developed through provision of forward looking material prices.
• To model the impact of input cost changes on profitability
• Assess the financial implications of decisions in terms of stockholding, consignment stocks, distribution, write offs and supplier payment terms to ensure the business delivers against working capital targets
• Work with the Supply Chain Finance Manager to deliver any other ad hoc financial analyses and support other projects as required relating to procurement
• Work with Supply Chain Director by provision of financial and commercial insight and challenge to deliver the Supply Chain strategy
• To provide senior management with KPIs (financial and non-financial) and periodic reports on trading forecasts, budgets and targets, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Work with the Supply Chain Finance Manager to deliver any other ad hoc financial analyses and support other projects as required relating to supply chain.
• Lead a team of two direct reports, in addition to one further indirect report; ensuring that development plans are in place.
• Manage, prioritise and co-ordinate workload across the team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Support the Supply Chain Finance Manager and Purchasing Finance Manager to work effectively alongside the purchasing, supply chain & site finance teams.

Skills:

• Preferably CIMA or ACCA with FMCG or manufacturing experience an advantage, minimum 5 years post qualification experience
• Proven ability to business partner and influence senior management and executives across the business
• Clear understanding of financial impact of decisions within a complex fast moving environment
• Works effectively under pressure with attention to detail and accuracy
• People management and team leadership experience desirable.
• Builds relationships with peers and seniors across multiple locations

This is a fully remote role, with 4 days per month spent at the different sites.

If you feel you are right for the role, please apply now.