CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
The position is a trusted business advisor who works alongside sales and revenue management, supporting the monthly actual performance along with annual budgeting/4YP and quarterly forecasting of topline revenue for all domestic and inter-regional activity.
Major / Key Accountabilities
- Finance leader and trusted advisor for the commercial function
- Lead the development of quarterly forecasts, annual budget/4YP for domestic revenue, import/export revenues and CAPEX between business regions, including explanation for key drivers for variances between different scenarios (Actuals/Budget/Forecast/4YP)
- Deliver high accuracy level on key financial drivers for both volume and price performance on a monthly basis compared to LY/Bud/Forecast
- Ensure high level of accuracy on all analysis and reports produced.
- Provide business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influence improvements to business performance and capital allocation decisions
- Communicate and engage with internal customers to create solid rapport
- Communicate and engage with other business regions to ensure timely delivery and receipt of all pertinent import/export flow details
- Provide analysis to the sales team to assist in the delivery of their strategic objectives
- Identify and explain the levers and drivers that will be used to deliver the strategic objectives
- Provide support for the wider business for future looking ad-hoc analysis
- Lead reporting capability and process improvements
- Manage a team of analysts through recruitment and retention, induction, performance management, career development and succession planning, including organizing (in conjunction with HR) ongoing training/coaching programs
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to the team
- The accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting on actuals, budgets and forecasts, including insight and commentary of financial results and performance
- Financial impact of strategic business initiatives identified to drive performance and achieve forecast/targets as measured by their outcome
- Quality and effectiveness of strategic and operational decision support provided to Finance and the business within the market(s) under responsibility
- Contribute to the overall effectiveness of financial analysis of commercial finance functions
- Customer satisfaction as measured by internal customers
- Achievement of task delivery within agreed scope, schedule and quality
- As applicable and defined by the Brambles, Pallets and Regional LOA matrix
- Navigating the complexity of working in a matrix structure
- Supporting and enhancing processes and tools to more effectively manage emitters deals.
Internal Finance
- Finance Business Partners (including Regional CFO’s)
- Global/ Regional FP&A
- Regional Controllership/GFS
- Other regional finance teams
Internal Business Customers
- NA ELT
- Regional Presidents
- Pallets President
- Functional leadership team (Marketing, sales or supply chain)
- Revenue Management
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical discipline
- Preferred: Master’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting)
Experience
- 5+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Finance Manager roles, including previous business partnering experience
- Leading and developing a team
- Proven experience in driving change management initiatives
- Good understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processes
- Good understanding of complex Finance, Accounting and Tax principles
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Proven expertise in remote management and managing in a matrix experience
- Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions and results
- Advanced use of Microsoft applications – Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Strategic and critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems
- Consistent behavior even under strong pressure
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 - 7 years
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
