Job Description

The purpose of the role is to drive the ESG agenda through development of a robust annual plan, reinforced by a monthly rhythm of performance management and analysis to deliver timely information and insight to enable the organization to make decisions which deliver Spirit of Progress.

• Drives the monthly ESG BPM cycle and ensure that the processes supporting the BPM cycle are robust and deliver the right information each month in a timely and fit for purpose manner.
• Leads insights generation from cross functional teams and actively identifies interventions required to keep ESG performance on track.
• Stress-tests forecast accuracy and builds forecast capabilities at market and global level.
• Responsible for the efficient and effective 1-3 year target setting/ planning process that effectively allocates our global resources for the Spirit of Progress KPIs integrated into the core financial planning process, in line with standards and timelines.
• Continually strives for best practice and develop a culture for innovation and continuous improvement in service of continued efficiency and effectiveness.

You will have the opportunity to bring your exceptional leadership to ensure that company delivers on its ambition to be best performing, most trusted and respected. In return, we are looking for the ability to:

• Build and maintain value driving relationships across the organization that shape the future of ESG business performance across all business functions.
• Influence and communicate with a diverse set of collaborators and stakeholders.
• Hold business partners to account for the delivery of their commitments.
• Understand and be curious about company’s ESG strategy and interdependencies.
• Challenge and build business decisions.
• Deal with ambiguous or incomplete data and find solutions that drive insight.
• Plan and organize in meticulous detail whilst considering back up scenarios and alternatives.
• Strong learning agility and resiliency in face of challenges.

Barriers to Success in Role

• Lack of business experience and understanding - unable to understand business issues.
• Unable to build strong relationships with cross functional teams in a fast-moving complex environment.
• Poor communication skills and lack of professional maturity.
• Inability to adapt and deploy a range of influencing styles.
• Unable to think innovatively and find solutions to complex problems.
• Lack of ability to manage priorities, making evaluated decisions and escalate early when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree educated in relevant finance / accounting/ business.
• 10-12+ years’ experience in Commercial/Supply Finance and/or Financial Performance & Analysis is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Fluent English knowledge
• Understands the business operations in detail and can see connections across departments to see the big picture.
• Proven ability to impact and influence at all levels virtually and across markets.
• Constructs short story lines and presentations for the intended audience (complexity, detail, seniority).
• Presents material in a clear confident manner.