Head Of Finance jobs in United Kingdom

As our Commercial Finance Manager you will play a key role in transforming the shape of the Consumer Beauty Division.

As our Commercial Finance Manager you are key in leading the performance for all our Consumer Beauty Brands. You will own and optimize the Product Contribution by Brand through optimal product and category mix and managing brand specific investments (A&CP & Capital). The role owns the Divisional finance relationship with the Brand Marketing Managers to plan, monitor and execute brand level budgets, and more importantly to drive the products and categories that maximize Gross Margin and Product Contribution at the brand level. The role also supports the Divisional Financial Director in managing the Finance relationship with the SVP of Marketing.

• Own management of all A&CP spend for the Division. Own the 3-year Strategic Plan, the Annual Operating Plan, Monthly Outlooks and other financial analysis in partnership with Brand Marketing Managers.
• Lead the 3-year Financial Strategic Plan by Brand for the Consumer Beauty Division with the Brand Marketing Managers. Play a key role in the overall Consumer Beauty P&L preparation and performance for the Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly re-forecasts.
• Conducting product mix and profitability analysis of key brands (down to Product Contribution) with recommendations on how to fix bleeders and to strategically grow the most profitable products, categories, and brands.
• Return on Investment (ROI): Drive local marketing spending ROI and Promotional ROI insights incorporating product mix & structural profitability analyses (including COGS impact).
• New Product Development (NPD) Review: Owner of the initiative reviews financial delivery and tracking, including COGS. Track and analyse the delivery of NPD delivery for the Division. Highlight key drainers and drivers for delivery versus target, incorporate learnings into future launches.

Working for Coty means constant opportunities and change. You will be managing a lot of things at the same time, but this is also what makes it exciting!

You will report into the Finance Director of Consumer Beauty and you will manage your area and collaborate with departments like Marketing, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales. Your colleagues act as Financial Business Partners and not just financial score keepers, their opinions matter and are respected. Their go-getter and ambitious attitudes are a prerequisite for this team.

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (happy to consider those newly qualified)
• PowerBi experience is a plus
• High level of mental agility – being able to connect the dots.
• Ability to act and operate independently with direction from Management.
• Excellent analytical skills and able to sort through complex data sets, incl. their interpretation.
• High standards of accuracy and precision; operational discipline; ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal collaboration skills, ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.

• Day off on your Birthday.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Corporate Eye Care Scheme
• Access to discounted Coty merchandise via employee website
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous leave policy, including but not limited to: gender neutral parental leave, personal leave, volunteering leave.
• Dedicated ERGs to promote DE&I in the workplace
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan, Nursery Benefit

• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

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