What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Director, Finance position at CHEP USA?
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Provide financial decision support to a specific internal customer group, supporting them and the wider business achieve strategic objectives and provide finance business partnering on specific initiatives / transactions
- Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner, advising on strategic and operational decisions to drive business performance and capitalize on opportunities.
- Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering growth and operational excellence within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities may include:
- Provide strategic and operational decision-making guidance to regional leadership, optimizing business performance and capital allocation (e.g., sales growth, supply chain, and capex management).
- Identify and support strategic business initiatives to improve financial performance and meet forecast targets.
- Deliver comprehensive insights and commentary on financial results, utilizing multiple performance lenses (e.g., variance analysis, channel profitability, risks, and opportunities) to inform decision-making.
- Provide financial leadership and guidance on strategic projects, such as capital investments, pricing strategies, and market entry initiatives.
- Oversee profitability analysis and cost optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and maximize return on investment across key business functions.
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, focusing on resource management, career development, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
- Ensure the finance team has the necessary tools, systems, and processes to execute their duties efficiently and effectively, driving continuous improvement within the function.
This role is essential for driving the Commercial Finance strategy, enhancing profitability, and supporting key business decisions through comprehensive financial insights and collaboration. This role focuses strongly on commercial and sales decisions, including pricing strategies and growth initiatives. By ensuring financial considerations are integral to strategic planning and execution, the successful candidate will bridge the gap between finance and the commercial functions, influencing business decisions to drive overall financial excellence and commercial success.
Additionally, this role collaborates with RGM and Asset Productivity in leading the development and implementation of Revenue Management strategies and Asset Management policies.
Remote Type
Hybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the role
Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Case Development, Business Strategies, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Stakeholder Engagement, Talent DevelopmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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