Overview
In the past few years Nomad Foods was focused on growth and development of relevant capabilities and implementation of new systems required to fuel this growth.
Post-Covid the company continued its successful journey demonstrating consistent year after year strong EBITDA and Cash Flow delivery. This period was characterized by high inflation, Cost of Living crises, challenging supply chain environment. While financial performance was strong, we could observe Indirects spend growing ahead of NS and A&P.
Indirects Team has a big challenge to engage the Company into the topic and provide leadership with the right level of visibility on costs which will allow to find a sustainable way to optimize Indirects spend, targeting to bring it below 10% of NS first and later closer to 9%.
Working within the Group Finance team, this is a dynamic role working cross functionally to drive delivery of indirects targets as a business partner for several corporate functions driving a cost consciousness mindset in a team with a budget of €100m+.
Providing support and cost control to deliver accurate reporting and variance analysis of actuals, planning and forecasting. Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities on a timely basis while driving recommendations and action plans to control spend.
Lead the consolidation of forecast submissions from each Market across the Group and provide challenge where necessary to understand variances to able to provide insightful commentary to senior management.
We need someone who can engage people around into the very challenging and not the most popular topic. High energy, good communication skills, eagerness to work hard, and readiness to learn fast and a lot are essential in this role.
Responsibilities
Act as Finance Business Partner to Senior Management and budget holders of multiple business areas (. CFO, COO and Compliance). Support them with costs visibility, costs analytics.
Work closely with the relevant leadership teams and wider Finance team to develop Indirects plan and establish Tracking & Monitoring cycle. This will include business partnering, constructive challenge and decision support.
Partner with business as required to provide financial governance, reporting, control and stakeholder support.
Deliver accurate planning and reporting in line with agreed timetables as part of a clearly communicated, well-planned and well-executed process (Monthly Actuals, Forecasts, Strategic Plan, Annual Plan)
Providing support, information, insights to budget owners. Assist them in managing their costs vs targets. Challenge when required.
Lead on monthly forecast cycle and identification of emerging risks and opportunities.
Drive innovation, improvement, standardisation and automation of reporting & processes across Head Office and Group.
Ensure SOX compliance and governance on all key processes.
Qualifications
1. At least 5 years of post-graduation experience
2. A qualified accountant
3. Able to work under fast paced time pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
4. Excellent planning and organisational skills
5. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and a wider interest in systems
6. Knowledge of commercial, financial and operational reporting