Commercial Finance Director - B2B

Laurens Hekwerk West BV; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMEA Flavour Solutions Division seeks a senior finance professional to drive strategic growth in the QSR and Foodservice sectors. The role involves providing financial insights, leading a multicultural team, and influencing key business decisions to achieve financial objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in FMCG, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of post-qualification experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead change and support business growth.
• Experience in developing growth strategies and M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Influencing key business decisions and providing financial support.
• Leading a team of qualified accountants across the UK and France.
• Collaborating with commercial teams on customer negotiations.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Customer Negotiation

Multicultural Team Management

Education

BSc in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

Haddenham

This position involves working with senior management to identify and implement strategic growth opportunities and evaluate medium to long-term investments for the QSR and Foodservice sectors within the EMEA Flavour Solutions Division. The role requires providing influence and leadership to achieve financial objectives and support business improvement programs.

Responsibilities include:

1. Involvement in and influence over key business decisions affecting the QSR and Foodservice sectors in EMEA, providing financial and business support to commercial directors and their teams.
2. Collaborating with commercial teams in customer negotiations, including preparing for and participating in face-to-face meetings with customers.
3. Understanding the end-to-end business operations and marketplaces, and assisting in developing strategies to capitalize on opportunities.
4. Ensuring optimal allocation of McCormick resources across commercial functions, R&D, and Operations.
5. Leading a team of two qualified accountants based in the UK and France.
6. Working with global colleagues on QSR business initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc in Finance or Accounting.
• Over 8 years of post-qualification experience in FMCG or manufacturing, preferably in a commercial business partner role.
• Experience in multi-site, multicultural, and international business environments.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategic planning, lead change, and support a business during rapid growth phases.
• Experience in developing growth strategies through business relationships and exposure to M&A activities.
• Comfortable working in results-driven, high-performance environments.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams of qualified accountants both locally and remotely.
• Strong technical skills and experience with best-in-class management information systems.
• Proven success in matrix finance functions and cross-functional partnerships, particularly with supply chain and operations.
• Ability to analyze operational aspects and provide value-added insights.
• Skilled in simplifying complex situations and providing clear recommendations.
• Competent in complex customer negotiations and face-to-face meetings to safeguard and enhance McCormick’s commercial interests.
• Must possess influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law.