We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Finance Lead to partner closely with our Procurement and Supply Chain teams in a dynamic, fast-paced FMCG environment.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of the business-translating sourcing strategies into real financial value, driving cost discipline, and unlocking opportunities across a complex and rapidly evolving supply chain. You will play a key role in influencing decisions, navigating commodity volatility, and delivering sustainable margin improvement.
What You’ll Be Accountable For
🚀 Strategic Finance Business Partnering
Act as a trusted partner to Procurement, providing clear, data-driven insights that influence sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and business decisions.
📊 Driving Cost & Margin Performance
Lead analysis of commodity trends and inflation impacts-translating market movements into actionable financial strategies that protect and enhance margins in a high-volume FMCG setting.
💰 Delivering Sustainable Savings
Own the validation and governance of procurement savings, ensuring robust, credible reporting aligned to financial standards and delivering tangible value to the P&L.
📈 Planning, Forecasting & Insight
Lead budgeting and forecasting for procurement spend, including S&OP inputs, risks, and opportunities. Deliver high-quality weekly and monthly reporting that brings clarity in a fast-moving environment.
✅ Governance & Control
Champion strong financial discipline across procurement processes, including supplier rebates, compliance, and SOx controls-ensuring accuracy and accountability.
👥 Leadership & Capability Building
Lead and develop a Procurement Finance Accountant while elevating financial understanding across procurement and supply chain teams.
What We’re Looking For
🌍 FMCG / Manufacturing Expertise
- Proven finance business partnering experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or complex supply chains
- Strong understanding of direct materials, procurement economics, and margin drivers
📊 Commercial & Analytical Strength
- Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
🤝 Influencing & Communication
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence across functions
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
⚡ Mindset & Agility
- Thrives in a high-growth, high-change FMCG environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
🎓 Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent
- Experience leading or developing teams
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-paced FMCG business where decisions happen quickly and your impact is visible
- Work at the intersection of finance, procurement, and supply chain
- Influence strategy in a business driven by volume, innovation, and market dynamics
- Play a key role in navigating commodity volatility and cost challenges
