Pladis, a leading global biscuits and confectionery company, is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance leader to partner with the VP Sales and Head of ROL for the UK & Ireland region. The successful candidate will provide finance leadership across Cake & Retailer Own Label (ROL), partner across commercial functions, and drive financial insight and discipline to enable robust, value‑driven decision making.
What will this role achieve?
The UK & I business has ambitious growth plans, and this role provides senior Commercial Finance leadership for how finance partners the Commercial organisation. It is accountable for business partnering the VP Sales and Head of ROL, acting as a trusted, objective and value‑focused partner. Through planning, performance management and governance, the role ensures strong financial insight and discipline, enabling Customer teams to build effective strategies and make robust, value‑driven investment decisions.
Key Deliverables
* Provide overall Finance leadership for Cake & Retailer Own Label, owning end‑to‑end financial performance and value delivery across the portfolio.
* Partner closely with VP Cake & Head of ROL and Commercial Finance Director to influence portfolio strategy, investment priorities and long‑term growth plans.
* Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement finance to optimise cost structures and drive profitability.
* Set the strategic financial direction for Cake & Retailer Own Label, ensuring customer strategies, JBPs and investment decisions are aligned to business objectives and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
* Lead the portfolio‑level Strategic Plan and AOP for Cake & ROL, defining growth levers, financial guardrails and success metrics, with clear accountability for delivery.
* Own Cake & Retailer Own Label performance management, including monthly financial cycle.
* Provide high‑quality insight and constructive challenge at portfolio and customer level, raising the quality of commercial decision‑making and investment outcomes.
* Act as the escalation point for material financial risks, investment decisions and control issues within the Cake & Retailer Own Label business.
Qualifications
* A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with 7‑10 years post‑qualification experience.
* Proven experience in FMCG, Customer/Commercial Finance.
* Strong financial and commercial competence built over a 10‑year minimum career.
* A passion for business performance management and analytics.
* Agility in ways of working.
* Supply Chain understanding.
* A strong collaborator and impactful communicator.
* Ability to influence and work collaboratively across the organisation.
* Ability to work optimally in an ambiguous and changing role and drive agenda forward.
* Self‑motivating, with the ability to challenge other teams to drive optimum profit outcomes.
* Advanced MS Excel, PPT and the ability to turn raw data into powerful insights.
Our Winning Traits and Behaviours
* Purpose‑Led – Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite.
* Agile – Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still.
* Collaborative – Willing to work with others for mutual success.
* Resilient – Quick to adapt to change, fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks.
* Positive – Self‑motivated, optimistic, adventurous, and inspiring.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the world – and this diversity is our great strength.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
#J-18808-Ljbffr