CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model
The Finance Director, Supply Chain Europe will be a key member of the European Supply Chain Leadership team with the key purpose of partnering with regional heads and EULT to support Europe’s strategic ambitions and deliver on its strategic programmes. The FD, Supply Chain Europe will be leading the financial agenda with the regional SC teams, Decision Support Lead, CFO and other key stakeholders by validating financial and business assumptions to ensure a seamless CX experience.
Key Accountabilities
Provides strategic and operational decision-making guidance to improve SC business performance and capital allocation decisions and this by being acting as a trusted advisor to the SVP SC and CFO together with , Regional FD’s, SC leadership, cost optimisation and asset productivity teams.
Drives development of the monthly review cycle (BPRs), articulating clear narratives on the drivers of SC performance, the risks and opportunities, that are understood across the leadership.
Oversees the annual budgeting and forecasting process to deliver robust budgets and forecasts through strong collaboration across the European organization.
Actively collaborates and role models’ strong partnership behaviours to strategically influence and deliver for Brambles
Drives pace and delivery of the SC Cost Disruption program into Europe, ensuring financials and all teams involved are aligned and focused on the critical drivers of success (Sustainability / Procurement / Plant Ops / Engineering / Logistics / Quality & Operational Excellence)
Recognises, influences and drives efficiencies on risk and control processes to drive a best in class Supply Chain organization, ensuring translation of risks into opportunity by leveraging Digital and technology (e.g. deployment of RPA)
Lead the production of standard and ad-hoc Finance reports related to Supply Chain: initiatives, KPI’s key programs, etc.
Manage, develop and coach a team of direct reports to be at their best in the organization.
About the Person
Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation
Strong entrepreneurial streak and commercial orientation. Proven track record of advising on driving growth and increasing profitability.
Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level
Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
The ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and paint credible pictures of future possibilities.
Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.
A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture and manage the business taking into account a wide variety of metrics
Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications :
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant technical discipline e.g. operations and supply chain and certified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CPA)
Experience:
Senior Finance Leadership position leading large teams in a multinational, matrix organisation
Experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics or FMCGs a plus
Development and growth of teams
Successfully operated within organizations having a large international presence and been part of a global management team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of organizations and understand and appreciate the organizational, cultural, and economic nuances of doing business on a global scale.
Hybrid Remote
Budget Management, Business Case Development, Business Strategies, Coaching, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional Work, Disruptive Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Strategic Thinking
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.
As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.
CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 347 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco and Nestlé.
CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Europe.
For more information, visit www.chep.com.
