Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A

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Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Head Office

Reporting To: CFO

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Leader to join our finance and operations team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will be pivotal in driving profitability, optimising operational efficiency, and fostering strategic initiatives across the organisation.

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

Commercial Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with the CFO and Commercial Director to devise and execute Pricing and Promotion Strategies across various channels.
• Develop margin management models with the product team to enhance product profitability.
• Oversee the promotional sign-off process in coordination with commercial and marketing teams.
• Provide support for range development activities to ensure product diversification and market competitiveness.

Operational Business Partnering:

• Establish and review key operational KPIs across kitchen and factory operations, focusing on labour and productivity.
• Streamline labour planning processes utilising existing scheduling tools to optimise workforce efficiency.
• Assist the FP&A Manager in conducting labour and P&L reviews with the operations team.
• Collaborate with the Factory Finance Manager to define factory KPIs and develop tracking tools for performance evaluation.

Value Creation:

• Identify opportunities for value creation across all channels through comprehensive business analysis.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure and realise value from strategic initiatives.

Reporting and Planning:

• Continuously enhance weekly and monthly KPI reporting mechanisms.
• Consolidate P&L and KPI reporting, providing clear insights into cause-and-effect relationships.
• Partner with the CFO to implement a formalised planning cycle to drive strategic decision-making.

Who you are:

• You are a aualified Accountant or other relevant Commercial/Analytical experience, MBA, Consulting etc.
• You have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• You have more than 5 years of experience in finance or operations roles, preferably within the consumer goods industry.
• Previous experience in business partnering and strategic planning is highly desirable.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
• You are proficient in data analysis, including advanced Excel skills. Experience with SQL and Power BI is advantageous.
• You have a curious mindset with a knack for uncovering opportunities for revenue enhancement and process improvement.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can effectively prioritise tasks to support business growth.
• ... A pasta lover!

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Discount at our counter and restaurant in Harrods
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Free Italian lessons
• Referral bonus Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)