At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global finance teams and drive strategic performance in the Foodservice segment.
- Company: Join Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong support, and a collaborative international environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work from various locations across Europe.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a key financial leadership role.
- Qualifications: 15+ years of finance experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Huhtamaki currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Financial Planning & Business Control to join our Foodservice segment finance team. As the Head of Financial Planning & Business Control, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Foodservice segment’s strategic and financial performance. Acting as a trusted business partner to leadership across finance, operations, and commercial teams, you will strengthen the global business control function and help shape the future direction of the segment. Reporting directly to the Segment VP Finance, you will lead a global team and serve as the primary point of contact for regional finance leaders and senior Group Finance stakeholders, including the Global CFO.
Where You’ll Be
Ideally you will be based at our global HQ in Espoo, Finland. However, we will also consider candidates based at one of our Foodservice sites in Europe, these include: UK & NI (Gosport, Blackburn or Belfast), Spain (Nules), Germany (Alf), Poland (Czeladz) or Netherlands (Leeuwarden).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the global business control organisation, including FP&A, global sales controlling, and global operations controlling.
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Commercial Excellence, Operations, Strategy, and M&A, positioning Finance as a proactive business partner.
- Act as the central liaison for market unit finance heads and senior Group Finance leaders.
- Serve as deputy and strategic business partner to the Segment VP Finance.
- Work closely with Strategy and M&A to ensure alignment with the Foodservice Packaging strategy and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities.
- Advance global business intelligence capabilities and develop modern, analytics-driven reporting.
- Identify and drive improvements in structures, processes, and ways of working.
- Lead initiatives to optimise working capital, including inventory, receivables, payables, and capital projects, to maximise ROI and cash flow.
- Oversee and monitor the CAPEX process.
- Manage and deliver key finance development projects as required.
What You’ll Bring
- 15+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally within manufacturing and global organisations.
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action.
- Deep understanding of international business dynamics and performance management.
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Structured, motivated, and comfortable working with modern business support tools.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing and implementing new concepts.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse finance and business stakeholders.
- Experience leading change and driving transformation.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
What We Offer In Return
- A key financial leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact.
- The opportunity to work with a global leader in sustainable packaging.
- A collaborative, international environment with strong internal support.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
Head of Financial Planning and Business Control, Foodservice in Belfast employer: Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki is an exceptional employer, offering a key financial leadership role that not only provides high visibility and strategic impact but also fosters a collaborative and international work environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a global leader in sustainable packaging, supported by a competitive salary and benefits package, all while being based in vibrant locations such as Espoo, Finland or various sites across Europe.
