Finance Transformation Director

Applegreen is seeking to recruit a Finance Transformation Director which is a newly created role reporting to the CFO.

The Finance Transformation Lead plays a critical role in shaping the future of the finance function within a fast-paced FMCG and retail environment. This role will lead the reimagination and implementation of target operating models (TOMs), drive digital finance initiatives, and oversee large-scale transformation programs to enable agility, scalability, and commercial impact across the business.

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Key Responsibilities:

· Reimagine, design, and implement future-state Finance Target Operating Models (TOMs) across all key finance domains (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) tailored to the demands of FMCG and retail operations.

· Lead and deliver end-to-end finance transformation programs with a focus on digital enablement, process standardization, and cost efficiency.

· Collaborate with commercial, operations, and IT functions to align finance capabilities with core business objectives.

· Assess and transform existing finance processes, supporting the shift toward centralized/shared services or global business services (GBS) models where appropriate.

· Leverage technology (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RPA) to automate and streamline reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing.

· Drive performance improvement, commercial insights, and enhanced decision support through transformed FP&A and business partnering.

· Establish strong change management frameworks to support adoption in dynamic, sales-driven environments.

· Ensure strong internal controls and compliance are maintained during transformation efforts.

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Key Skills & Competencies

· Deep understanding of finance operations within FMCG and/or retail businesses

· Strong expertise in finance operating model design, organizational change, and transformation delivery

· Excellent stakeholder engagement, especially with non-finance commercial and operational teams

· Proven ability to manage transformation in fast-moving, high-volume, customer-centric environments

· Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability

· Strong knowledge of ERP, planning, and automation tools

· Agile thinking and problem-solving in rapidly evolving settings

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Experience & Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or Master's preferred)

· Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable

· 7+ years' experience in finance, with a minimum of 3 years leading transformation programs

· Demonstrable experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer-focused organizations

· Track record of designing and implementing TOMs and delivering measurable results

· Experience working across commercial finance, supply chain finance, and transactional finance areas

· Familiarity with shared services models, outsourcing, or GBS preferred

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Desirable

· Background in a transformation consultancy or Big 4 advisory

· Experience with sustainability/ESG reporting in retail/FMCG context

· Strong data and analytics orientation with knowledge of finance BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

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Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change):

· Application Process:

o Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter

· Interview & Selection Process:

o Two interview rounds will be required for this role