The Role At Hain Daniels we are currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager working across our sites in the UK./ PURPOSE OF ROLE / USP's Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Commercial Finance Manager manages the Commercial Finance Team, with 2 direct reports - Commercial Finance Analyst x2. The role provides influential insight to the business, partnering with senior business leaders, primarily UK Sales Director, UK Finance Director, Heads of Marketing and Heads of Finance. The position supports and influences the business to make well informed decisions, driving topline revenue and bottom-line EBITDA. The role is a pivotal contact for unlocking operating efficiencies, driving process improvements and challenging both the Finance team and the business to make improvements. The role holder needs to have experience in leading people, project management and profit initiatives, preferably within an FMCG company with strong brands, operating in multiple categories and should have the energy and drive required to lead a high performing team. The role guides the business to making effective commercial decisions based on robust data, thereby providing competitive advantage to the business, through greater understanding of our data, driving sales and margin improvement. Position will complete miscellaneous projects as assigned. Business Reporting Attend regular meetings as representative of Finance function i) CMBR’s ii) Weekly Trading Manage an aligned costing process for the UK, from procurement data, to cost calculation, through to invoice pricing for commodity increases and decreases Lead the standardisation of process, enhancement of management information and analysis, including but not limited to merging divisional finance structure into functional, simplifying reporting and improving efficiency Support IBP process including leading Integrated Reconciliation stage Control the preparation, analysis and commentary relating to key sales performance indicators, including monthly presentation of financial results to UK Executive leadership team Lead on the development and improvement of business models in conjunction with the finance team i.e. EBITDA by Brand / factory Create scenario models, offering insight and clear recommendations. Drive simplification and automation of financial modelling. Build strong relationships, trust, and credibility with senior stakeholders, acting as the financial advocate and providing guidance on profitability improvements Collaborate as a proactive Business Partner with the Marketing team, understanding and improving reporting for Marketing & Advertising ROI Collaborate with Finance department heads to ensure accurate, and timely data is fed into C&PF team, supporting the automation of processes where possible, while maintaining financial integrity 35% Budget & Forecast Reporting Lead "bottom up" Commercial budgeting alongside Sales Director, as well as forecasting processes - annually and quarterly - presenting to exec and group Detailed challenge and review of budgets and forecasts with Sales controllers and Sales Director Lead 3 year financial planning, designing model and driving assumptions Strategic input into the direction of the UK business Maintain "short term" forecasts Decision support - scenario analysis and what ifs Risks and Opportunities tracking from inception to delivery, and post implementation Develop then lead monthly financial planning and analysis sessions with Sales Controllers to provide accurate forecast for use in CMBR meetings. 35% Systems Support the successful development and embedding of the new sales forecasting system, ensuring the tool can be utilised by commercial finance for effective reporting and business planning Lead the automation of regular reports through the development of a B.I environment, challenge other business functions to deliver resources needed 20% Training & Performance Management Develop financial acumen within direct team and non-financial colleagues Develop and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders / customers and generate insight to support and where necessary, challenge proposed procurement strategies Build and drive personal development plan in conjunction with line manager 10% Technical/ Other Competencies Description Execution Skills/ Project Management Ability to complete assigned goals and priorities of varying complexities. Experience of managing multiple tasks, completing priorities and conflicts; producing value added results, both as part of a team and individually Communication, Influencing, Persuasion Oral, written communication skills; able to address both small and larger groups; senior management presentation experience; ability to influence, persuade, convince and align stakeholders to ideas and direction Problem Solving Approach & Methodology Experience with problem solving situations; includes approaches used, tools, tactics used; managing for effective outcomes Analysis Skills Advanced Excel, ability to consider a situation and propose methods to understand it more effectively through data and numbers Strategy Development, Innovation, Invention Ability to use multiple inputs to establish direction; ability to set a pathway and establish a plan to achieve; critical thinking and creativeness to invent or re-engineer approaches; innovative, out-of-box thinking Initiative/ Intuition & Entrepreneurial skills Ability to independently evaluate, assess and initiate action; recognition of positive and negative impacts of actions, decisions other market forces on business and people; application of ideas and insight into daily work practice Data, Process Analysis, Opportunity Assessment Identification and quantification of business improvement, cost reduction and value add opportunities; includes utilization of tools, tactics and resources to leverage data; structure, framework and process to develop and propose opportunities Continuous Improvement Experience identifying, leading and managing continuous improvement efforts; structuring successful supplier relationships; addressing corrective action efforts; exposure to quality/ improvement philosophies and relevant applications Relationship Management/ Collaboration Developing trust from stakeholders and suppliers. Aligning people behind ideas and concepts; influencing and achieving outcomes through other groups. Resourcefulness, relationship development, tool utilization, and experiences of working with others to accomplish objectives through other groups. Resourcefulness, relationship development, tool utilization and experiences of working with others to accomplish objectives; proactively seek others for feedback, interest; sharing knowledge; inclusion and involvement Interpersonal Contacts Internal Contacts All departments at levels of management Finance Teams across the business. Cross functional supply chain teams. Daily External Contacts Data and Finance institutions Understand market trends (food and commodity) Daily Hain Daniels Values Ambition and Energy “Reach For The Stars” Do the best you can every day Sets challenging objectives Creates focus to achieve objectives Demonstrates a Can Do attitude Is proactive and looks ahead Uses initiative to develop own skills Challenges self to go outside own comfort zone Celebrates success amongst team colleagues Collaboration “Teamwork makes the Dream Work” Engages others in a common goal Works together towards shared goals Encourages input from others Seeks to understand others’ priorities Breaks down cross-functional barriers Encourages visibility/knowledge of our sites Shows empathy with people in all divisions Builds relationships across divisions/teams Honest Open Communication “Keeps it clear, transparent and real” Keeps communication simple Explains the ‘Why’ as well as the ‘What’ Communicates key messages in a timely manner Listens actively to others Welcomes honest communication Provides constructive, non-emotive feedback Is prepared to have a difficult conversation Treats private issues confidentially Innovation “Create the future” Challenges the status quo Seeks better ways of doing things Researches new ideas and solutions Pushes the boundaries Encourages people to share ideas Creates engagement to implement new ideas Empowers others to try something new Excellent Quality “Meet expectations with pride” Seeks to understand task requirements Probes deeper to identify the issues Keeps own customer front of mind Applies best practise Plans major projects with key stakeholders early Delivers what is required Seeks feedback from key stakeholders Challenges any shortfalls in quality Versatility “Wears Many Hats” Is willing to change Is flexible to perform other roles/tasks Adjusts own approach to the situation Is open to constructive feedback Is keen to gain new skills/experience Expands own comfort zone Shares own knowledge/experience Encourages and coaches colleagues Equality “Respect each other all the time” Shows respect to everyone Treats everyone fairly Provides equal opportunities for all Appreciates the value of different experience Establishes the facts before making decisions Ensures consistency in policies/procedures/actions Fosters an inclusive environment SECTION 6 – CONDITIONS OF ROLE Travel requirements, site specific/multi-site, Physical conditions i.e. Hot/Cold, indoors/Outdoors, hazardous, etc.) Home office ideally Histon or Leeds Thorpe Park Frequent domestic travel between HD UK sites. What can we offer you? Competitive salary / rate of pay 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave A day off work to support our charity partners Flexible working options Pension Medical benefit And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers About Us The Hain Daniels Group is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners. Our Vision To make it easier for everyone to lead a healthier, balanced lifestyle. Without our great team of people, this vision couldn't be our reality. Top Talent across the UK Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks. In fact, almost a third of our vacancies were internal promotions and transfers last year. Our Business behaviours As a business we strive to promote from within and our underlying business behaviours really enable us to drive this strategic objective. We believe we can provide an opportunity for all individuals to grow and achieve with Hain Daniels through demonstrating core behaviours such as ambition & energy, collaborative working, honest communication, innovation, delivering excellent quality, embracing versatility and equality If Hain Daniels sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you Qualifications Benefits Not Specified