Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Site Introduction

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.  

What will this role achieve?

As Revenue Growth Analyst, You  will work on revenue and margin improvement plan across the portfolio, including, amongst other things, facilitating regular NRM processes, leading cost out programs and SKU rationalisation.

The role will serve as a key business partner for the business unit working with the Finance leads and Customer team in the UK, providing leadership and support to drive improved margin and top line growth.

Working closely with the Commercial Opportunities Managers and the Analytics team, this exciting role is integral in ensuring all strategies and plans are fully modelled and delivered against agreed PPA targets.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Managing the delivery of budgeted P&L’s for defined brands within the McVitie's and Jacob’s portfolio across all channels, on time and in full across all PPA agreed strategies with support from Commercial Opps Manage
• Supporting the Revenue Growth through ensuring execution of the marketing plan through the sales team, tracking delivery vs budget and recommending corrective action where necessary. This includes developing strategies to increase profitable growth through promotions and pack format strategy.
• Track promo guideline execution, and optimise promo return on investment through internal evaluation and review systems
• Work with marketing team to provide commercial perspective / inputs for NPD and brand projects
• Use the pladis reporting suite, and conduct ad hoc analysis to identify brand P&L opportunities, challenges and build plans to improve profit or course correct
• Utilise account reviews and execution forums to ensure delivery against PPA strategies and lead periodic brand performance reviews to ensure clear understanding of performance drivers by brand. This includes ensuring they are fully equipped to do so through clear communication and provision of selling tools.

Bring your experience!

Essential

• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills and awareness
• Proven Track record of providing robust and insightful financial analysis.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal and presentational)
• Proven experience of working in an FMCG business, ideally already with commercial teams

Desirable

• Knowledge of TPM/promotional management IT systems desirable
• Knowledge of Nielsen and Kantar data
• Degree level education

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition  
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
• 25 days + bank holidays 
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

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.

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.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.