Requisition ID 51086
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-SSM1
Posting Type LI
About Kerry
Kerry is a growth-led industry leader with Group revenue of over €8bn. We now reach 1.2bn consumers around the world with our positive & balanced nutritional solutions. We’re able to meet the local demands of our 15,000+ customers in their markets where they operate; with our 147 manufacturing facilities - supported by 70+ Technology and innovation centres across 50 countries. This is only possible through the dedication and commitment of our 23,000+ talented people across the globe – who bring local and regional market insights and understanding, leveraging the global scale and scientific expertise of Kerry. Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.
We are looking for people with ambition, vision and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic business environment to achieve and sustain this growth on a long-term basis. In return we offer stimulating and rewarding careers from employee to management to leadership levels in a global food organisation. Being a truly global company, our employees have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.
The South-East Asia (SEA) business is a key growth region for our Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region, Philippines is a key market within SEA and is a key enabler for growth. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to engage business and finance leaders right to regional executive leaders and the role will partner closely with the Business Finance Lead for SEA Retail.
The Finance Business Partner is accountable for influencing business decisions aligned to Kerry’s strategy and will support the management of business performance and have a strong understanding of commercial implications of financial decisions in the short, medium and longer term. This role will operate as a key connector across operations, commercial, R&D and finance to ensure end-to-end profitability management through top-line growth, margin management, cost wedge management and strong EBITDA growth in line with APMEA and SEA growth targets. The Finance Business Partner will provide financial insight, challenge & influence to support objectives and goals for the Business to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are achieved to help drive commercial success.
Role Priorities:
Driving business results and growth in line with Kerry’s regional strategic plan and end-use market strategy. Be an advocate of the change and leading from the front to ensure the new ways of working are successful. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Minimum 5 years of finance business partnering or a role at finance manager level preferably within the FMCG Industry. Communicate effectively in English (oral and written communication). Strong finance background with commercial experience/business acumen. Strong leadership, management, strategic planning and analytical skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.