Commercial Finance Business Partner, Violife - London, United Kingdom - Upfield

Upfield

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Drive the Next Level of Growth for the Violife Brand in Northern Europe

If you're a strategic-minded finance professional ready to collaborate with the CFO and lead the growth journey of Upfield's Violife brand in the Northern Europe region, then this is your opportunity to shine.

Join us during this thrilling phase of expansion as we seek a dedicated Commercial Finance Business Partner to spearhead the commercial finance agenda for Violife Northern Europe.

Location:
London Southwark

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office

Purpose of Role

As the Finance Business Partner for Violife Northern Europe, you'll be a vital member of the Market Finance team, reporting to the CFO of the Northern Europe region (UKI&Nordics).

Your role will involve analyzing brand and customer performance drivers for Violife, crafting action plans to achieve mission targets, and aligning with the overarching market unit strategy.

Your focus will drive sustainable growth, with actions spanning 30% short-term (up to the next quarter), 50% mid-term (up to 12 months), and 20% long-term (over 1 year) to infuse a growth mindset throughout the organisation.

You'll be the business partner to the Head of Violife Northern Europe and the wider leadership team, taking ownership of the P&L for the markets and providing a finance-driven perspective on business cases and dealmaking.

You will be working with iconic brands such as Flora, Elmlea, Stork, Bertolli, and Violife

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Lead the revenue growth management strategy for Violife Northern Europe, elevating the brand to new heights.
Collaborate with the Violife team to create the financial forecast for the S&OP cycle.
Translate Market ambitions for the upcoming year into impactful sales plans.
Drive scenario planning and decisionmaking processes based on datadriven insights.
Identify and address key business risks and opportunities in tandem with sales and marketing.
Present ROI analysis outcomes to senior stakeholders, shaping impactful decisions.
Skillfully communicate financial insights to nonfinance professionals, making complex data accessible.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
You're a qualified finance professional, ideally with post-qualified experience in a commercial finance role within a fast-paced environment. Comfortable with both market and financial data, you're adept at driving performance.

This role within Upfield offers an exhilarating platform for change and empowerment - traits you should embrace and excel at.

Your keen sales awareness aligns with a collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.

A digital savant with robust project management and planning skills, you're an influencer with excellent communication abilities, unafraid to challenge the status quo.

Your natural curiosity and drive to make an impact set you apart.

As a part of our private equity-owned food production, marketing, and sales-driven organization, you'll embark on an exciting journey of growth and transformation.

What's next

The first interviews are scheduled for w/c 4th of September 2023, followed by the 2nd interviews during the week of the 11th of September.

Join us on the fast track to success as we aim to complete the entire process by Friday 15th of September 202- Upfield is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all.

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