EMEA COE Finance Director for Consumer BU

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Date: 22 Jan 2026

Search by city: WOLKA KOSOWSKA, MZ, PL, 05-552

Company: McCormick & Company




EMEA COE Finance Director for Consumer BU 





Position Overview

EMEA COE Finance Director for Consumer BU is responsible for leading, developing and building a specialist capability who are able to produce insight, analysis and reporting to support the business, recruiting where capability gaps exist. This role will be responsible for driving operational excellence through best practice adoption, knowledge sharing and process transformation to develop a global standard and ensuring a high-quality service is provided to the business. The Director will be required to build and manage strong relationships across Regional and Local finance teams and provide strong technical stewardship and direction to the CoE team, determining priorities and goals. COE Director will be owner of functional Standardization and harmonization by ensuring compliance with all processes and procedures across Consumer BU Finance.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Finance COE team, strengthening capabilities, ensuring continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to Regional and Local Finance teams, supporting the delivery of financial performance targets and long-term business objectives.
  • Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of regional financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in line with corporate guidelines and agreed timelines.
  • Manage the preparation of management reporting and financial analysis, providing meaningful, fact-based insights to support decision-making across the business.
  • Drive cost management, process standardization, and financial efficiency across the EMEA region, ensuring transparency and consistency in reporting.
  • Provide oversight and guidance on product costing, pricing, and post-launch analysis, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and profitability goals.
  • Lead the development of reporting and analysis to support pricing, promotions, portfolio management, and business case evaluations.
  • Oversee balance sheet management, including Capex tracking, DSO improvement, and accrual reviews, ensuring compliance with Group Policy and financial discipline.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance and other functions, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment of financial goals.

Candidate Profile 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Extensive experience in senior-level Financial Planning & Analysis.
  • Experience with SAP, BW, or TM1 preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities, with proven success in managing and motivating teams to achieve results.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and critically, with a deep understanding of business principles, financial drivers, and industry dynamics.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.


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