CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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.
Job Description
Position Purpose
The position is a key player in the delivery and execution of Group FP&A activities including but not limited to strategic planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, standard business performance reporting and other business support & analysis activities to support the businesses reporting requirements.
The Financial Planning & Analysis team is the principal source of planning and analysis of the Group informing and supporting the decision making of senior management and the Board.
Major / Key Accountabilities
Executive Insight
- Support the preparation of the Group’s monthly financial reports. This is the compilation of detailed analysis packs for senior management, a formal Board report including scorecards and the production of Board presentations for the CFO. The process involves liaison and coordination with the business units across the Group.
- Timely preparation of a review notes pack for the senior management on an ongoing basis. This includes a critical review, analysis and summary of the business units’ operating results, flagging issues risks and opportunities for consideration and adding value with insights.
- External Announcements – provide financial analysis to support the preparation of quarterly results announcements and investor briefings, contributing to and reviewing the financial accuracy of other external communications as required. Provide financial analysis and insights into the Group’s financial performance to assist in management in its response.
- Develop and manage analytical tools, reports and models to ensure accuracy, clarity, simplicity and relevance to support executive decision making. Review group reporting metrics to ensure clarity of definition, relevance and consistency.
Planning
- Budget and long-term planning – support the preparation and coordination of the annual Brambles planning cycle, working closely with corporate finance, business units and the tax and treasury functions. This includes process development and execution and the delivery of outputs to the Board (papers, presentations).
- Forecasting – presenting, preparing and analysing quarterly forecast updates to leadership . Consider and present implications compared to previous expectations.
- Strategy – provide support to Brambles strategy team in understanding key business drivers and latest financial results.
Analysis
- Support SVP of FP&A, as well as ELT, with AD-hoc analytics as required, ensuring joined up thinking across the business units, alignment with previously disclosed information and clear, crisp and timely insight.
- Automation, streamline, enhance – Review existing processes and investigate further automation and standardisation.
Team Leadership
- Create an environment fostering best in class financial teams. We are driving to create an environment that is supportive, challenging and fulfilling for teams to work – creating future leaders for the business.
Qualifications Required
- Graduate qualified in finance, business or economics
- Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA / CPA or equivalent
Experience
- 5-8 years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses with FP&A expertise
- Proven experience in driving change management initiatives
Skills and Knowledge
- Solid understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processes.
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to clearly present insights.
- A desire to learn and add value.
- Strong modelling ability including valuations, scenario, sensitivity and pricing analysis.
- Use of a group financial planning and performance management system (SAP Analytics Cloud).
- Use of a group consolidation system outputs (Hyperion Financial Management).
- Commercial acumen with strength in solving unstructured problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective collaboration across time zones and cultures.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.
Preferred Education
Bachelors
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 - 7 years
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
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 [email protected].
Top Skills
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
