EMEA FP&A Controller - 9-12 months FTC

McCormick & Company, Inc., founded in Baltimore in 1889, is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, herbs, seasonings and other flavours to the entire food industry. Customers range from retail outlets and food service providers to food manufacturers. McCormick has approximately 8,500 employees in the world and a turnover of over $3 billion.

With headquarters in Haddenham (UK), the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA) is McCormick’s second largest business, operating in 11 countries and employing 3,500 employees. The business has 7 divisions; Consumer, Marketing, Industrial, Operations & Supply Chain, Technical, Finance and HR.

Our Central Finance Department in Haddenham currently has an urgent requirement for an experienced EMEA FP&A Controller, reporting to the Finance Director EMEA F, P & A / Supply Chain. This is initially a 9-12 months contract role to lead the hands on co-ordination, information management & presentation preparation for the Forecast, Long Term Plan & Budget process for the McCormick EMEA Region. The successful applicant will also be the lead for the McCormick Administration Centre for the Cognos TM1 planning tool.

We are therefore looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Qualified CIMA / ACA with relevant PQE, preferably within FMCG environment
• F,P&A (Hands on P & L / BS Budgeting / forecasting) experience is imperative
• Commercial Finance & Supply Chain Finance experience preferred
• Experience in Cognos TM1 planning tool imperative
• Excellent Hyperion / Excel modelling skills desirable
• Experience in assisting preparation of Board Level presentations
• Track record of quality, informative reporting which meets the need of the key audience
• Excellent communication, influencing, analytical and organisational skills
• Leaderships and relationship building skills

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global brand leader.

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV with a covering letter  

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.