Commercial Finance Director EMEA QSR, Flavour Solutions

McCormick & Company; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flavor leader is seeking a Commercial Finance Director to oversee financial strategies and operations across EMEA. This role involves supporting commercial teams, leading pricing strategies, and delivering insights for performance management. Candidates should have strong finance experience, be a qualified accountant, and possess excellent analytical skills. Experience in large multinational businesses is essential. Join a team that values integrity and collaboration to make every meal better.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in commercial finance roles.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial teams in strategic decision-making.
• Lead pricing strategy and customer negotiations.
• Drive insights for performance management across regions.

Skills

Qualified Accountant ACA CIMA or equivalent

Significant commercial experience

Strong finance experience

Strong analytical skills

Experience in management reporting

Experience with SAP

Knowledge of IT Tools

Education

BSc in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

SalesForce

PowerBI

Job description

Commercial Finance Director

EMEA QSR Flavour Solutions

Location : EMEA

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director Commercial EMEA in UK this individual is a key business partner to the commercial teams by facilitating actionable insights / analytics and sound decision-making that results in the achievement of the financial objectives of the business. This is a customer facing role and also includes frequent interaction with EMEA Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as well as key Global stakeholders.

This role provides executive-level ownership of the commercial strategy and performance of the QSR segment with a clear mandate to unlock long-term value creation. The remit includes both deepening strategic partnerships with global customers and expanding the portfolio to accelerate profitable growth enhance customer diversification and strengthen margin resilience. The role operates across multiple organisational levels and geographies serving as a critical integrator of insight strategy and execution.

Global Level Serve as a senior commercial partner to the Global Commercial Directors for McDonalds and Yum shaping aligned global strategies in pricing growth and customer value. Lead global performance governance and customer reporting frameworks to ensure strategic alignment across regions and functions.

EMEA Regional Level Lead the consolidation and strategic analysis of commercial performance across McDonalds Yum and QSR accounts throughout EMEA. Drive cross-regional insights that inform leadership decisions and enable proactive performance management.

European Market Level Act as a senior strategic advisor to commercial and market leadership driving initiatives to deliver on growth targets and margin expansion for existing QSR partners. Provide commercial direction and insight to support sustainable performance and long-term customer value.

QSR New Business Development Own the strategic commercial agenda for new QSR customer acquisition and expansion across EMEA. Drive the identification evaluation and integration of new customer opportunities to diversify the QSR portfolio and de-risk dependence on legacy global accounts. Serve as the commercial lead in cross-functional growth initiatives ensuring strategic alignment commercial viability and long-term scalability.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Commercial team to provide strategic direction and support commercial operational and strategic business decisions
• Supporting key financial and business analysis relating to : portfolio profitability and key reporting metrics; pricing strategies & decisions; sales performance analysis; innovation analytics commercial scorecarding and interpretation of results marketing & promotion decisions (including ROI); and support SG&A analysis and investment decisions.
• Directing and overseeing all pricing procedures analysis and development. Assisting in development of pricing strategies that align to business targets. Participation in customer price negotiations. Ensuring adequate controls are in place over the customer contract / deal process and that they are in compliance with SOX and all legal requirements.
• Directing the commercial forecast process and providing value-added insights into the operating results of the business. Identifying and support actions in conjunction with business partners to meet financial targets in a flexible and agile manner.
• Directing the coordination and preparation of the long-term plan and annual budget process for the commercial areas. Presenting plans to Management identifying areas of focus and key drivers to ensure profitable growth.
• Coordination of cross-functional and regional / global COE teams in order to achieve aligned performance reporting and insights. Driving reporting automation through TM1 / Data Lake / Power BI tools to facilitate speed of reporting and insights across EMEA.
• Driving alignment of customer pricing strategies globally for McDonalds and Yum
• Developing staff and a successful team through active coaching and management of goals & objectives aligning individual and organizational development (balanced with business) needs deploying resources effectively identifying and planning development opportunities executing talent review process identifying future talent and capability needs and prioritizing talent for leadership programs.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Confidence of the EMEA CFO Regional and Global Stakeholders
• Day to day operational controls fully functioning
• Compliance / Internal Controls operating within SOX / FCPA requirements
• Accurate and timely financial data reports and insights
• Strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders including Auditors
• Build profitable business growth in line with Strategic Long Term Plan
• Plans in place to grow depth of talent to support growth

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Qualified Accountant ACA CIMA or equivalent
• BSc in Finance or Accounting
• Significant commercial experience within large multinational business with manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG)
• Strong finance experience with proven senior level financial planning / analysis commercial finance or accounting
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of financial and analytical techniques (including knowledge of critical business issues and interpreting their impact on financial results of the Division).
• Need to understand trends in the industry including external and internal factors affecting the business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead develop and manage teams
• Ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels and areas of the organization.
• Technical knowledge and experience
• Partnered with the Business to support commercial operational and strategic business decisions
• Experience in management reporting financial reporting planning & internal control work cost (manufacturing) & commercial accounting
• Experience of leading finance teams
• Experience within a SOX environment
• Experience with SAP
• Sound knowledge of modern IT Tools (Excel SalesForce PowerBI)
• Effective at working capital management & treasury requirements

BUSINESS AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication across functions and geographical borders; adept at working effectively in a matrix organisation structure across multiple cultures
• Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution of technical issues
• Excellent analytical and presentational skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple often conflicting deadlines
• A team player comfortable working across a diverse organisation and different cultures
• Able to challenge and improve existing work practices
• Able to lead and develop finance organisation
• Curiosity ambition enthusiasm
• Cultural astuteness
• Integrity sound judgement
• Energy edge resilience
• Potential to take on further responsibility in the medium term

COMPANY

At McCormick we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business our people our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufactures food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore Maryland USA area McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific China Europe Middle East and Africa and the Americas including North South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

AGENCIES

McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

KEY SKILLS

• Accounting Software
• Forecasting
• Ellucian
• Financial Report Writing
• GAAP
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1