Job Ref: 215355579

Date: 2021-12-09 15:59:08

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We are currently looking for a talented individual to hold the position of EMEA Procurement Finance Controller. The role reports to EMEA Procurement Finance Director. The selected person will be responsible for financial decisions related to procurement spend across EMEA. Detailed description and responsibilities are described below.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

* Managing the analysis and reporting of direct purchase item spend in EMEA on materials and FX, inbound freight and duty. Working with commercial and FP&A teams to ensure accuracy and transparency

* Managing quarterly forecasts, budgets and long term planning within the region

* Providing key insight EMEA procurement budget, including decisions on costs related to raw materials, packaging, co-packing, freight and duty, FX and rebates

* Tracking, reporting and validation of EMEA direct and indirect CCI projects. Providing rigour and consistency to projects presented by the EMEA buyers, the CCI team, R&D and ensuring that the projects are correctly integrated into the respective forecasts

* Lead business partner to the Flavour Solutions commercial and commercial finance teams in supporting the delivery of profit targets and commercial strategy

* Managing information process for pricing negotiations with key customers, with direct effect on pricing/NSV.

* Providing informal support to analysts across our European countries

* Supporting indirect procurement projects

* Working with McCormick Centre of Excellence on enhancements to reporting systems

* Providing analytical & decision support to enable efficiencies in work capital (AP & Inventory)

* Ensuring that SOX controls are completed on time and ensuring timely and accurate preparation of balance sheet reconciliations

* Managing and developing a Procurement finance Analyst based in Poland and supporting two Supply Chain Finance Controllers for Giotti and South Africa

* Maintain contact with Global procurement finance to ensure standardisation of process and policies

CANDIDATE PROFILE

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple professional levels, cultures and languages

* Growth mindset on how to drive innovation, efficiencies and be a champion for Change as we evolve to the dynamic needs of the business

* Strong influencing skills

* Commercial Mindset with the ability to think strategically and understand business impact

* Ability to work to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Ability to be adaptable and flexible in the fast changing FMCG environment

* Strong analytical skills

* Ability to handle complexity and achieve results

* Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels of the organisation as well as leading and supporting an informal team

* Proactive approach to problem resolution

* Demonstrable knowledge of ABC (Activity based costing)

* Strong IT skills: Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables); experience in working with a fully integrated financial/ERP system (SAP)

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's 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 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 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.

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.

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

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