Global Supply Chain Assistant Finance Manager

pladis Global; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

pladis Global is seeking a Global Supply Chain Assistant Finance Manager in Chiswick Park, London. You will lead end-to-end supply chain performance reporting, coordinate monthly close and engage with regional teams to drive action plans.

The role requires completion of a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) and strong data-driven analysis capabilities. You will partner with IT and procurement to enhance data systems and support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CIMA/ACA/ACCA.
• Proven experience in an analytical and business-oriented role, ideally within a Supply Chain function.
• Experience of pulling together data to form clear insights into financial understanding.
• Ability to identify and enact process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positive teammate with a desire to challenge and drive improvement.
• Ability to plan optimally and work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packs covering supply chain performance and coordinate monthly close.
• Support quarterly regional reviews with regions and drive action follow-ups.
• Lead productivity data collection and understanding with regional partners.
• Assist with supply chain planning and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance data and analytics systems.
• Lead sourcing strategy analysis for production locations.
• Support Global SC Finance team members and key business partners.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis using internal and external data to identify opportunities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Initiative

Team player

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA (completed or near completion)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Title: Global Supply Chain Assistant Finance Manager

Site Introduction

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

What will this role achieve?

The Global Supply Chain Finance team supports Manufacturing and Logistics operations, Working Capital management and Capital Allocation across all our geographies, helping to ensure we make effective decisions. The areas we cover include: understanding and reporting on performance to drive improvements and standardisation, evaluating project business cases, coordinating and closely supporting the Global Supply Chain Sr. Fin Mgr & Global Supply FD in planning and forecasting processes, and aiding strategic decision-making.

As the Global Supply Chain Finance Manager, you will be responsible for E2E Supply Chain Performance reporting, covering collecting, reviewing, analysing and reporting of all relevant aspects as well as identifying and driving improvement actions As part of the reporting, you will lead the system and process improvements required for us to meet the ever-changing demands of our key business partners

You will also lead the financial support of all product sourcing requests, and will support other decision-making and driving of process improvements.

This role reports into the Global Supply Chain Senior Finance Manager and together you look after all aspects of manufacturing and logistics finance, reporting into the Head of Global Supply Chain Finance. That role also has a small Procurement Finance team reporting into it

What will be your key deliverables?

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packs covering supply chain performance, collecting and reviewing the data to ensure accuracy, and then analysing it for any key areas to investigate further with regional contacts. Co-ordinate monthly reporting process to ensure timely close.
• Support quarterly regional reviews with regions and drive the follow-up of action plans.
• Lead and work with the Regions to get an understanding of the productivity projects contributing to In Plan / Out of plan productivity. Build a robust productivity database.
• Support supply chain planning and forecasting processes.
• Lead development work with IT support partners to develop our data and analytics system capability
• Lead sourcing strategy analysis – where we evaluate the best location to produce our products for our different markets.
• Support key business partners including Chief Supply Chain Officer and members of their team
• Support members of the Global SC Finance team
• Perform other ad-hoc analysis using internal and external data to identify opportunities
• Communicate with regional finance and supply chain teams, providing support and guidance where required.
• Assist with capital investment project evaluation

Bring your experience.

• Completed or near completion of a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Proven experience in an analytical and business-oriented role, ideally within a Supply Chain function
• Experience of pulling together data to form clear insights into financial understanding
• Ability to identify and enact process improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Positive teammate with a desire to challenge and drive improvement
• Ability to plan optimally and work under own initiative

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick:

Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.