Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
Why join our team?
pladis was established in June 2016 and brings together the much loved, global brands of Godiva, McVitie's, Ulker, and DeMet's under one pladis umbrella, to form a global giant in biscuits, chocolate, and confectionary. The UK &I pladis region employs 5,000 people across 13 locations in the UK&I (nine manufacturing / distribution sites and four office locations), and is an anchor market for the business.
The UK&I region has results-oriented plans and the Commercial Finance team play a vital role in ensuring delivery of long-term balanced growth whilst fully understanding current performance.
This role will deliver the Commercial Finance thinking for our Indulgent, Healthier, Confectionery and Seasonal brands
What will this role achieve?
The Commercial Finance Manager role will partner with our Brand Directors to build and deliver our Health & Wellbeing strategy whilst optimally managing the drive of performance and growth in Confectionary and Seasonal.
A focus on understanding brand performance, driving profitable winning innovation and ensure marketing investments deliver strong value are central to success.
The role requires an ability to deliver constructive challenge whilst building positive relationships across the teams, supporting plans and communicating commercials with clarity.
The role holder will report to the UK&I Senior Commercial Finance Manager, whilst working very closely with relevant partners in the Marketing and Innovation teams.
What will be your key results?
Educate and define winning Brand strategies in collaboration with the Brand teams, through the Brand Planning process
Support the creation of the commercial strategy and investment opportunities behind our brands, in partnership with Marketing Brand Managers, to drive long term balanced growth
Partner the Brand and Innovation team to model Innovation opportunities, influencing the Commercial proposition and understanding costings to deliver margin accretive innovation opportunities aligned to hurdle rates
Provide strategic challenge and valuable insight based on Internal & external data and commercial experience, working collaboratively with business partners to deliver the Plan
Maintain clarity over business performance, understanding drivers of performance (including trends, brand/customer/channel profitability and external competitor influences) which enable annual and strategic planning, supporting course correction and achieving opportunities
Build detailed business/investment cases where appropriate to deliver Innovation and Brand opportunities across capital and marketing activation, managing within both financial and consumer return on investment benchmarks
Supply to Net Revenue Management function on opportunities surrounding promotions, pricing and pack architecture to improve value for pladis and retailers, understanding system margin concepts
Remain curious at all times, displaying a desire for ongoing continual improvement by delivering commercial and process insight in an engaging way
Apply and develop toolkits and techniques for effective analysis, diagnosis and decision making within business governance cycles, as well as ad hoc analysis.
Support Commercial upskilling of Commercial partners to enable commercially aware, agile decision making
What do you need for this role?
Proven FMCG Commercial Finance experience post qualification
A passion for Commercial Finance, able to understand and communicate internal and external performance trends is essential
Proven delivery in Commercial Finance Roles, with strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
Good business partnering ability, able to build and develop long positive relationships
Strong financial and commercial acuity is essential
Advanced MS Excel, PPT. Strong SAP knowledge
A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of manufacturing and experience of Snacking categories
- Strategic planning ability
OUR WINNING TRAITS AND BEHAVIOURS
Purpose-Led - Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the worl
Commercial Finance Manager - Brand employer: pladis UK
At pladis UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture. As a Facilities Apprentice in our Chiswick Head Office, you'll not only gain invaluable hands-on experience but also have access to robust employee growth opportunities, leading to a permanent role as a Learning & Development Coordinator. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and teamwork ensures that you will thrive in an environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
