Global Process Lead FP&A

CHEP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Greater London is looking for a Global Process Lead FP&A to oversee finance transformation initiatives and process improvements. This role requires strategic influence, technical expertise in financial planning and analysis, and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should hold a degree in finance and possess strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, fostering a balance between professional and personal life.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles.
• Credibility and gravitas in strategic financial discussions at a senior level.
• Decision‑making driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
• Strategic and critical thinking with a deep understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global FP&A finance transformation initiatives.
• Design and improve FP&A processes and systems.
• Manage project delivery of key transformation activities.
• Serve as systems owner for FP&A systems, including SAP Analytics.
• Conduct activity analysis for finance transformation across all regions.

Skills

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Disruptive Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Feedback

Inclusive Leadership

Influencing Skills

Leading Change

Operational Excellence

Prioritization

Process Optimization

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP Analytics

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Global Process Lead FP&A – a critical role reporting to the Head of Group Performance. The incumbent will lead global FP&A finance transformation initiatives; design and improve FP&A processes and systems across Brambles; and be responsible for project management and delivery of key transformation activities, including the creation of a global COE model, a global hub for standardisation and automation, and implementation of SAP Analytics across FP&A teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Set the strategy for FP&A with the Business Unit CFOs and FP&A leads, including annual and four‑year plans covering outsourcing, technology and processes.
• Develop and update FP&A processes and policies at the Global level to improve standardisation and automation, documenting process maps and control matrices.
• Support implementation, training, monitoring and enforcement of FP&A policies in regional teams.
• Serve as systems owner for key FP&A systems (incl. SAP Analytics), owning client relationships during roll‑outs, implementations and upgrades.
• Work with Technology Services to review, prioritise, implement and test FP&A related system projects, and develop the Technology Road Map with the Group Head of Performance, focusing on automation and reducing manual work.
• Lead the Prime Project (SAP Analytics), managing the first phase implementation across regional and corporate FP&A teams and driving future phases.
• Lead the cash‑flow forecasting model and ensure agreed improvements are deployed across the business.
• Conduct activity analysis for finance transformation across all regions, designing and standardising core processes and documenting SOPs.

Experience & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent.
• Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson.
• Technical FP&A expertise.
• Credibility and gravitas in strategic financial and operational discussions at a senior level.
• Decision‑making driven by objectives, solutions and results.
• Strategic and critical thinking, anticipating & providing scenarios for different problems.
• A deep understanding of how businesses work, seeing the big picture.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Disruptive Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Feedback
• Inclusive Leadership
• Influencing Skills
• Leading Change
• Operational Excellence
• Prioritization
• Process Optimization
• Strategic Thinking

Key Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Facilities Management
• Biotechnology
• Creative Production
• Design And Estimation
• Architecture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing their potential. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Required Experience: Senior IC

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1