Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
Click “Apply” to get started.
PURPOSE:
pladis globally is one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies with sales in over 110 countries. Headquartered in the UK, we operate >30 factories and employ > 17,000 people across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the US, and Asia Pacific. Our diverse portfolio includes beloved brands in sweet and savoury biscuits, cakes, wafers, chocolates, gums, and candies – enjoyed by millions worldwide. As we continue to scale and transform, our finance team plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and unlocking new opportunities. If you are ready to shape the future of a global consumer brand, pladis offers the scale, agility, and ambition to match your career goals. Headquartered in White Plains, the North America operations markets brands such as Godiva, Flipz, Turtles and McVitie’s. The business currently operates across two legal entities and leverages two ERP platforms (SAP S4 and Microsoft Dynamics 365). As we continue to scale and transform, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Treasurer to oversee the company’s liquidity, risk management and banking relationships. You will play a critical role in collaborating with the corporate global team to optimize and ensure efficient cash management, forecasting and adherence to financial policy and support strategic initiatives. This position reports to the regional CFO and will be a member of the Americas finance leadership team. This is a critical position as the Treasurer will play a key role in continuing the journey to fully integrate the people, processes, and systems of two legal entities, Godiva and pladis.
This is a unique opportunity to join an organization in transformation with an ambitious agenda. The successful candidate will need to be able to effectively challenge the organization, problem solve and be willing to be hands-on in driving solutions in a very fast paced growth-oriented company. Key Stakeholders include the General Manager Americas, Controller Americas, Global Financial Control and Treasury and the Global CFO
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:
Cash and Liquidity Management
Oversee all Banking and Treasury operations for the North America region.
Monitor and forecast regional cash flows for Godiva and pladis North America; improve cash forecasting methodology and understand variances.
Optimize working capital and ensure sufficient liquidity across all entities.
Develop a framework of robust controls over cash, including anti-fraud, and with an eye for continuous improvement.
Manage intercompany funding and cash pooling strategies.
Develop and execute short- and long-term financing plans.
Lead any financing initiatives, such as, leasing or currency hedging.
Manage banking relationships.
Manage treasury systems, controls, and compliance.
Ensure efficient execution of payments, collections, and treasury reporting.
Collaborate with FP&A, tax and accounting on cross functional projects as needed.
Champion automation and digital transformation in key treasury processes as appropriate
Controls and Compliance
Drive continuous improvement in controls as it relates to treasury and banking operations and ensure compliance.
Strategic Initiatives
Support strategic initiatives as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related.
Proven experience in corporate treasury, preferably in FMCG industry
Deep understanding of cash management, FX, and capital markets
Strong analytical mindset with a bias for action and innovation
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Successful record of leading high performing teams, delivering streamlined process and leveraging technology.
Proficiency in CashPro SAP S4, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience coaching and developing finance professionals.
Ability to stand alone and influence both up and down within and outside the organization.
A drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to be their best and achieve results.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Able to position themselves and drive followership as a leader and trusted advisor to stakeholders and build strong working relationships both vertically and horizontally.
Accountable for results and how they are achieved.
Thrives in an environment that is fast-paced and able to adapt to changing situations.
Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven record of developing talent
Genuine in desire to build a positive and productive high-performance team culture.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Base starting salary ranges from $110k - $140k/year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes:
An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Similar Jobs
What We Do
pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, and chocolate. pladis also owns regional brands such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with products across the snacking category including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of its 16,000-strong global workforce spans 25 factories in 11 countries, and is founded on collaboration, agility and resilience. As a responsible business, delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world. pladis people are passionate about collaboration and creation, using consumer insights and trends to fulfil its promise of bringing happiness with every bite. This passion, combined with rapid speed to market, enables the company to bring its products from idea to on-shelf quickly, so they are available for consumers all over the world. To view our privacy policy visit: http://www.pladiscareers.co.uk/privacy-policy/
