CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 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.
Key Accountabilities
Provides strategic and operational decision-making guidance to improve SC business performance and capital allocation decisions and this by being acting as a trusted advisor to the SVP SC and CFO together with , Regional FD’s, SC leadership, cost optimisation and asset productivity teams.
Drives development of the monthly review cycle (BPRs), articulating clear narratives on the drivers of SC performance, the risks and opportunities, that are understood across the leadership.
Oversees the annual budgeting and forecasting process to deliver robust budgets and forecasts through strong collaboration across the European organization.
Actively collaborates and role models’ strong partnership behaviours to strategically influence and deliver for Brambles
Drives pace and delivery of the SC Cost Disruption program into Europe, ensuring financials and all teams involved are aligned and focused on the critical drivers of success (Sustainability / Procurement / Plant Ops / Engineering / Logistics / Quality & Operational Excellence)
Recognises, influences and drives efficiencies on risk and control processes to drive a best in class Supply Chain organization, ensuring translation of risks into opportunity by leveraging Digital and technology (e.g. deployment of RPA)
Lead the production of standard and ad-hoc Finance reports related to Supply Chain: initiatives, KPI’s key programs, etc.
Manage, develop and coach a team of direct reports to be at their best in the organization.
About the Person
Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation
Strong entrepreneurial streak and commercial orientation. Proven track record of advising on driving growth and increasing profitability.
Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level
Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
The ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and paint credible pictures of future possibilities.
Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.
A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture and manage the business taking into account a wide variety of metrics
Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications :
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant technical discipline e.g. operations and supply chain and certified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CPA)
Experience:
Senior Finance Leadership position leading large teams in a multinational, matrix organisation
Experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics or FMCGs a plus
Development and growth of teams
Successfully operated within organizations having a large international presence and been part of a global management team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of organizations and understand and appreciate the organizational, cultural, and economic nuances of doing business on a global scale.
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.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations or Supply Chain
- Certified accountant qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA, CPA)
- Senior finance leadership experience leading large teams in a multinational, matrix organisation
- Experience operating as part of a global management team across multiple countries
- Experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics or FMCG
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and driving cost optimisation programs
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
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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.
