ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

ROLE PURPOSE

Key point of contact between the wider EMEA finance team and the various teams within the GBS. The role will sit within the regional finance structure (outside of core GBS) and drive many reporting needs of the business as outlined below. This role will step from the basic record and report activities of a shared service centre to the “so what” insight and analysis to support the business decision making.

Accountabilities:

• Support month end management reporting for the EMEA region including understanding and interrogating drivers of performance vs budget, forecast and last year. Support FP&A Lead in preparation of internal reporting packs (WD10; OpCo; AOP/FR presentations) for review by the Commercial Finance Director and Regional VP Finance

• Own forecast modelling, including annual budget/forecast and monthly outlooks, supporting the FP&A Lead with preparing a robust forecast for the total EMEA region

• Identify opportunities for improvement in forecasting processes / models to drive simplification and efficiency

• Support consolidation of expanded region, building new reporting and modelling, supporting both Europe and TMEA sub-regions

• Support the development of value-add standardised reporting across the Regional Sales Teams

• Support partnering with local and global supply chain to understand cost drivers and incorporate this into modelling and analysis

• Ad hoc queries on MEC, costing, reports etc.

• Support Commercial Business Partners with value-add analysis

• Support modelling of 5 year strategic financial plans

• Deputise as needed for the FP&A Lead

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial modelling, commercial planning and risk management, with full knowledge of methodologies, processes, practices, and atypical issues within Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Largely able to operate independently, though may seek guidance on atypical or complex issues

• Experience analysing performance and understanding the driver of profitability in a large corporate

• Experience working with imperfect systems and data

• Experience of communicating with cross-functional teams to address and resolve shared issues, collaborate on processes, and interpret or clarify technical information to enhance understanding

• First class verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification

• Excellent attention to detail

• Logical with strong analytical skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

• Working both independently and part of a team

• A thirst for knowledge and natural curiosity

• Positive and energetic mind-set

• Resilience to change

• Self-starter

• Strong technical skills (Excel model building, Power Query/Power BI etc.) and analytical skills

• Flexibility

• Initiative / being able to work independently

Desirable

• Examples of delivering process improvements

• Experience of working in a complex organisation

Key Relationships

·       Commercial Finance Director

·       Group FP&A

·       GBS

·       EMEA Commercial Finance Business Partners

·       Category Sales VPs / Directors

·       Sales Account Managers

·       Global & Regional Supply Chain Teams

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
 

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)

• Private medical care, including dental care

• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport

• Lunch subsidy

• Work from home benefits package

• Languages assistance program

• Personal trainer

• Life Insurance

• LinkedIn Learning Platform access

• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University

• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team

• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
   

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.