EMEAA Operations Finance Lead

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as an Operations Finance Lead – EMEAA. In a nutshell you will be responsible for: Partnering with the Operations Team to drive cost clarity underpinning House of Rohl brands inclusive of Shaw’s, Perrin and Rowe, Victoria + Albert, Rohl, Riobel, and Aqualisa. With a main focus on strategic & financial planning, reporting & analysis, capital allocation & cash flow management, forecasting, resource allocation/development & expense management. What you are already great at: Overseeing the preparation of reports which summarize and forecast end-to-end supply chain costs. Leading the preparation of budgets for manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and freight, inclusive of cost standards, reviewing budget proposals, and preparing necessary supporting documentation and justification. Leading and coordinating the annual operations strategic and financial planning process for the region; tracking actual results against forecast and planned performance. Managing monthly and quarterly forecasts including operating expense budgets and working capital metrics. Improving the monthly financial reporting & analysis process. Implementing inventory/working capital processes, forecasting, and management to include but not limited to OSMI reviews, yearly stock-take support, and collaboration with other cross-functional departments to drive inventory turns improvements across all brands. Partnering with Controllership/Accounting to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Partnering with internal/external audit to identify and address compliance issues. Developing routine and ad hoc financial presentations as necessary. Delivering agreed objectives in a high integrity and sustainable manner. Nurturing organizational talent to meet future business needs. For this role we would need you to demonstrate: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (i.e., Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required. CIMA/ACCA/ACA is preferred, as is an MBA. Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience is required. Prior experience in manufacturing and distribution of branded goods or fast-moving consumer goods industry is essential in addition to a proven track record of responsibility and ownership of managerial & statutory close processes. Prior experience should include strategic and financial planning process participation, as well as reporting, analysis, and forecasting process ownership. Experience with financial IT/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or EFACS) and managerial reporting tools. Proficiency and expertise with MS Office and Excel modeling and data management. What your colleagues say about you: An excellent and engaging communicator, with the confidence to communicate at all levels. Very organized and methodical. Delivers solutions in a way that shows true understanding of operational challenges. Very high level of attention to detail. Our Values: Think big, Learn Fast Work it Together Make the Hard Call Why work for us: We reward our employees not just for the big headline results; we reward our teams for how they have positively contributed to the business, and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target. We have a pay-for-performance culture and reward annually based on results. In an ever-changing environment, it’s key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team, so the ability to collaborate is essential. To continue to grow and continually challenge, you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction. The benefits bit: 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure Life Assurance Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance Pension Plan High St Reward Scheme Refer a Friend Programme Free Parking Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care Flexible working model Blueprint Recognition Programme And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed. Our hiring process: Fortune Brands Innovations is a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation, and craftsmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

#J-18808-Ljbffr