CHEP
Senior Finance Manager, Differentiating / Accelerating Markets
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.
Lead finance business partnering and commercial decision support for one or more regions or business functions to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure long-term profitability.
Oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to provide senior stakeholders with actionable insights for cost optimization and business growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners and business analysts to ensure accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with both short-term business objectives and long-term strategic goals.
- Partner with regional and global business leaders to deliver actionable financial insights, providing recommendations to improve business performance and optimize costs.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models, including scenario analysis and business case development, to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive profitability analysis and cost optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and maximize return on investment across key business functions.
- Provide financial leadership and guidance on strategic projects, such as capital investments, pricing strategies, and market entry initiatives.
- Manage the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and monthly financial reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and supply chain, to improve overall financial performance and drive sustainable growth.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, financial excellence, and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Finance, Business Administration, Accounting Degree
- ACCA/CIMA qualifications as an additional advantage.
Experience:
- Strong post qualification experience in finance partnering & controlling for a business unit within a multi-cultural environment
- Background in Business Partnering (preferred) or Group controlling or FP&A
- Proven Leadership experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal skills & relationship building skills
- High level of influencing skills & ability to communicate effectively on all levels
- Highly developed self-organisational skills and ability to structure tasks and projects
- Ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions
- Results-oriented analytical approach.
- Excellent Knowledge in MS Office applications and financial systems required ( SAP, BW, Power BI ).
Languages: English
Desirable: Another EU language
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.
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CHEP Manchester, England Office
Village Way, The Village, Trafford Park, Manchester, United Kingdom, M17 1HR
