across Procurement, Logistics and Finance to provide insight, challenge and direction across a significant area of spend including raw materials, energy, warehousing and freight.You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping the business navigate risks and opportunities, improve financial performance and support key decisions that shape the future of our supply chain. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic thinking, commercial insight and financial expertise while making a tangible impact across the business.
What you'll be doing
- Partnering with the Director of Procurement and Head of Logistics to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
- Leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across Procurement and Logistics.
- Overseeing month-end reporting, providing robust analysis and commentary on key variances and performance drivers.
- Tracking inflationary impacts and identifying key risks and opportunities across the supply chain.
- Supporting critical business decisions through financial modelling, scenario planning and commercial analysis.
- Enhancing freight reporting and analytical tools to improve visibility of actual and forecast cost drivers.
- Working closely with Commercial teams to understand market trends, volume drivers and pricing opportunities.
- Leading Supply Chain inputs into commercial pricing reviews.
- Driving process simplification, automation initiatives and financial control improvements.
- Acting as the Finance lead for identifying, quantifying and tracking savings initiatives across procurement, energy and logistics.
- Partnering with colleagues across Finance to assess topics such as FX exposure, packaging taxes, sustainability and legislative changes.
What we're looking for
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience.
- Experience within FMCG and a proven track record in supply chain finance, procurement cost control and/or logistics optimisation.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insight.
- Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting, business planning and performance analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate future challenges and identify opportunities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance and operational teams.
What we offer you in return
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Sharesave scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Paid volunteering day
- Access to our employee benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts and wellbeing resources
This role offers excellent career development opportunities, with potential progression into Director of Supply Chain Finance, broader Finance leadership roles, or cross-functional opportunities across Premier Foods.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE (Hybrid)Permanent, Full Time
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Financial Controller - Procurement & Logistics in Hatfield employer: Premier Foods
Ambrosia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a highly automated and technologically advanced environment in Lifton. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a supportive work culture, we provide our team members with the chance to develop their skills while contributing to the production of the nation's favourite foods. Join us for a rewarding part-time role that balances professional development with a fulfilling work-life balance.
