We blend care and creativity to nourish the world. Griffith Foods is a global product development partner, specializing in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global and regional food companies worldwide.Purpose of the RoleAs a Head of Finance, you will work closely with the Regional President and the Head of Finance. Europe Finance will be leading the Europe finance function and spearheading the regional Company's financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process, strategic plan, and all operating plans, including variance analysis and special projects.This role will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management, including preparing financial presentations, investment analysis and insights, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the European region to provide insights and support optimal business decision-making. The role will report directly to the VP of FP&A; Global Finance with a dotted line to the President of the region, and it will be based out of our Europe HQ in Barcelona.Essential DutiesAnalytics: Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.Performance Measurement: Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance and work with respective leaders to develop, implement and track corrective actions needed to return the business to operating targets.Strategic Modeling: Enhance and execute the process and models to support the 7-year Strategic plan, Annual Budgets, Financial Forecasts, and Operating Plans including financial and non-financial metrics.Reporting: Ad-Hoc Reporting and in-depth analysis to support the Executive Leadership Team and Functional leaders. Prepare all monthly and quarterly financial reports and related presentations to the Executive Leadership Team.Corporate Relationships: Work in conjunction with the Treasurer and Controller to maintain an excellent working relationship with the company's banks, including the preparation and management of all required reporting to external stakeholders.People Leadership: Lead and manage a team with 5 direct reports (+25 finance team members) covering all countries in the region. Develop and care about associates, build effective teams, help people be their best, value and manage diversity, and provide candid and constructive feedback.Hands-on Business Support: This role will spend approximately 40% of their time immersed in the business, balancing and bridging the connectivity between Corporate/Global priorities with that of our operating units.RequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA highly preferred.Senior level experience in a Finance Leadership role (Sr. Director / VP) in a manufacturing environment.A minimum of 10 years' experience in progressively responsible financial leadership positions within manufacturing and extensive experience with treasury, corporate accounting, audit, and controllership functions.Proven track record in people leadership and departmental budget management.Demonstrated ability to establish relationships based on trust at all levels of the organization.Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication skills.Fluency in English and other languages would be valuable.Ability to travel globally.
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