CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for providing the Business Partner and wider Business with detailed Commercial & Supply Chain finance activities by providing analysis and insight on key initiatives to drive growth, increase profitability, reduce cost to serve, as well as broader financial support.  This includes reporting and analyzing account health and working with sales to improve customer reporting and profitability.

**Must be able to commit to a hybrid work schedule and report in-office 2 days a week in our Alpharetta, GA office.**

Major/Key Accountabilities

Communicate and engage with internal customers (particularly sales organization) to create solid rapportEnable the sales team to deliver their strategic objectivesProvide business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influence improvements to business performance and capital allocation decisionsSupport the implementation and application of a globally and regionally consistent commercial policy using standard practices and toolsIdentify and explain the levers and drivers that will be used to deliver the strategic objectivesPerform profitability analysis (ROCI – Returned On Capital Invested) and pricing calculations on our relationship with emittersPerform the analytics on post investment reviewsProvide support for the wider business for future looking ad-hoc analysisDevelop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Serve as additional support to manage and enhance the contingency management process

Value-add reporting:

Reporting and analytics on customer healthCreate and generate reports on issues, cycle time, transfers and NPDsReport on leading indicators of customer account healthWork with the sales team to improve customer health and profitability

Measures

Quality and effectiveness of strategic and operational decision support provided to Finance and the business within the market(s) under responsibilityFinancial impact of strategic business initiatives identified to drive performance and achieve forecast/targets as measured by their outcomeContribute to the overall effectiveness of financial analysis of commercial finance functionsCustomer satisfaction as measured by internal customersThe % standard tools, processes and metrics developed and adopted within the market(s)Achievement of task delivery within agreed scope, schedule and quality

Authority/Decision Making

Finance approval limits as defined by the Brambles, BU and CBU LOA matrix.

Challenges

Organizational change management around new automated deal system/contingency enforcement and expectationsSupporting and enhancing processes and tools to more effectively manage contractual contingencies internally and externally.Timely and accurate reporting of financial information in a fast-paced changing business environmentAbility to work across different time zones and cultures both within Finance and across the businessNavigating the complexity of working in a matrix structure

Key Contacts

Internal Finance:

Finance Business Partners (including Regional CFO’s)Regional Supply ChainRegional Controllership/GFSCoE – Internal audit, tax, treasury and Finance systems teams

Internal Business Customers:

NA Leadership teamFunctional leadership team (marketing, sales or supply chain)Sales team

External:

Vendor for automated deal system/contingencies

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting, in a relevant finance technical discipline or a quantitative analysis fieldDesirable: Master’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting)

Experience

3-5+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Finance roles

Skills and Knowledge

Exceptional critical thinkingSolid understanding of Supply chain, Accounting, FP&A and Commercial Finance processesPricing experience working with salesManaging/monitoring customer contractsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsWell-developed use of Microsoft applications – Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Languages

Required - English

Desirable - Other fluent languages

Preferred Education

Bachelors - Finance

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We 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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