Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Roles:
Business Partnering – Strategically partner with the regional General Manager and Unit Leadership Team (a) in achieving financial targets & driving profitable growth through in-depth analyses, sharing of key financial insights (standard and ad-hoc reporting) and (b) in taking day to day and strategic business financial decisions.
From Insight to Action– Building & sharing the story behind the numbers, propose recommendations, align corrective actions with GM and Unit Leadership Team and co-drive the execution.
Financial planning – Includes forecasting, estimates and supporting the strategic direction for the unit and developing these into short (Forecast), medium (Budget) and long-term plans (LRP).
Process Improvement – Be source of proposals regarding existing processes improvement and simplification in alignment with Controlling department.
Responsibilities
Member of Europe Finance leadership teams enhancing the finance function.
In collaboration with FP&A team, build, share and explain ‘the’ story behind the numbers (P&L, WC, manufacturing cost, top lines and pricing evolution...)
Provide the business unit GM and Head of Finance recommendations to improve the business performance and co-drive the actions with the different stakeholders
Provide local financial leadership, balance growth opportunities with risk and be an objective member of the decision-making process.
Analysis of actual results vs. budget or forecast and presenting results, Identifying, recommending or supporting cost savings and/or performance improvement initiatives.
Skills & Knowledge:
Master degree in Business, Accounting, Economics or similar is preferred.
Accounting qualification, ACCA, CIMA or similar will be a strong plus
Solid experience in progressive Finance Roles
Previous FP&A, Finance Business Partnering and/or financial management role is mandatory
Previous involvement in an ERP implementation is an asset
Fluency in English is mandatory and Dutch is a plus
Willingness to travel regularly +-10% of the time.
You possess a can-do attitude with a positive forward-looking mind-set and the ability to navigate through ambiguity and to challenge the status-quo.
Talented as you are, you can handle multiple assignments because you’re organized, flexible and stress resistant.
Previous experience in manufacturing environment, with an exposure to Sales & Business Development
Ability to work, influence and drive inside a matrix environment
We are looking for a strong analytical and numerical mind who is confident to work with complex and large amounts of data. You can communicate efficiently with senior management.
Skills Required
- Previous FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, and/or financial management experience
- Solid experience in progressive finance roles
- Fluency in English
- Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or a similar field
- Accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
- Previous ERP implementation experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to Sales and Business Development
- Ability to work, influence, and drive results in a matrix environment
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with ability to work with complex and large amounts of data
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
- Dutch language proficiency
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
What We Do
Griffith Foods is a family-owned global product development partner serving food companies. It collaborates on food innovation to address changing consumer needs while supporting planetary sustainability. Its ingredient capabilities include seasonings, marinades, coating systems, sauces, breadings, flavors, and bakery products. Headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, the company operates with a purpose of blending care and creativity to nourish the world.
