Finance Director - Global Category Procurement

Position: Finance Director – Global Category Procurement

Based: Lodz, Poland

Key business partner to the Vice President Category Procurement driving actionable insights / analytics, driving the CCI and Cash delivery and sound decision making that results in the achievement of the financial objectives of the business.  This position will have responsibility for managing the strategic financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, monthly and quarterly financial analysis, internal control, and Indirect procurement.

Other responsibilities also include ensuring accurate CCI reporting and compliance, supporting critical TM1 implementations, fulfilment of ad-hoc requests and development of staff. 

This position is also responsible, in conjunction with Operations personnel, for the development and reporting of metrics for internal and external use. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Behave in a professional and confidential manner befitting a Finance Director to ensure “role model” status (both technically & behaviourally) in the Finance & wider McCormick business.
• Directly manage team to ensure that core skills of accuracy, excel excellence, analysis and “knowing how to get things done” at McCormick are fostered and transferred to others (active participation in developing talent within the finance team)
• Use strong influencing skills with other departments to ensure all projects are completed to the best standard.
• Ensure that the Global procurement finance teams are multi- skilled enough so that team members can cover off the key aspects of each other’s work in an emergency.
• Develop the team to ensure that all positions have clearly defined roles and responsibilities along with clear objectives.
• Carry out regular performance reviews and ensures development plans are in place for all members of the team.
• Ensure all reporting and financial procedures are in line with Corporate guidelines and legal requirements.
• Lead development of high quality, concise and focused management reports ensuring key information adds value to both SC and commercial audiences.
• Ensure Standard Costing & Stock management & reporting is done correctly
• Lead the continuous improvement & management of Procurement financial planning process including target setting.
• Manage the annual LTP, budget & monthly / quarterly forecast & S&OP processes for Global Category Procurement.
• Participate in Strategy development: providing leadership to within the SC & wider finance team / input into strategic planning process where required.
• Evaluate and develop capital investment plans ensuring alignment with business unit strategies.
• Ensure robust business case is in place to support all proposals for expenditure. (ROI must meet Corporate expectations)
• Provide financial analysis and commercial input into business improvement initiatives and projects ensuring appropriate levels of performance tracking are in place; this applies to ongoing business improvement and major change project delivery.
• Ensure all reporting regarding CCI is as efficient as possible & available to the Director of Cost Optimization in a timely manner
• Business partner with the Procurement Directors to develop and support strategic initiatives.
• Business Partner with Global Procurement Indirect Director to support driving the Indirect agenda and ensuring all savings are accurate and validated
• Takes accountability for ensuring the control environment within the Supply Chain area is robust and in line with corporate guidelines, SOX and local accounting GAAP.
• Proactively manages risk within Supply Chain; identifies business risk and works with colleagues to develop and implement plans to mitigate.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 8+ years progressive financial/accounting experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated management and supervision experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Finance
• Solid and successful background in financial reporting and internal control requirements.
• Ability to identify, manage and implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities. 
• Strong sustained high performance coupled with the ability to lead people and change effectively.
• Ability to interact with and build and sustain relationships at all levels.
• Dynamic self-starter.
• Positive attitude in stressful situations, ability to resolve conflict and face problems head on.

COMPANY

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 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Kamis.

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.

TO APPLY

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.

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.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

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