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Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com . Roles: • Business Partnering  – Strategically partner with the regional General Manager and Unit Leadership Team (a) in achieving financial targets & driving profitable growth through in-depth analyses, sharing of key financial insights (standard and ad-hoc reporting) and (b) in taking day to day and strategic business financial decisions. • From Insight to Action – Building & sharing the story behind the numbers, propose recommendations, align corrective actions with GM and Unit Leadership  Team  and co-drive the execution. • Financial planning  – Includes forecasting, estimates and supporting the strategic direction for the unit and developing these into short (Forecast), medium (Budget) and long-term plans (LRP). • Process Improvement  – Be  source  of proposals  regarding  existing processes improvement and simplification in alignment with Controlling department . Responsibilities • Actively contribute as a member of the  Unit leadership team and the local Work’s Council  to achieving the Unit’s  objectives  and member of Europe Finance leadership teams enhancing the finance function. • In collaboration with  FP &A team, build, share and explain ‘the’ story behind the numbers (P&L, WC, manufacturing cost, top  lines  and pricing evolution...) • Provide the business unit GM and Head of Finance recommendations to improve the business performance and co-drive the actions with the different stakeholders • Provide local financial leadership, balance growth opportunities with  risk  and be an objective member of the decision-making process. • Analysis of actual results vs. budget or forecast and presenting results,  Identifying ,  recommending  or supporting cost savings and/or performance improvement initiatives. • People Management: lead, motivate & coach one Financial Analyst (plan tasks & priorities, set targets, follow-up personal  developments  plans & ensure proper  trainings  and resources) . Skills & Knowledge: • Master degree in Business , Accounting, Economics or similar. • Accounting qualification, ACCA, CIMA or similar will be a strong plus • Minimum 7 years with progressive roles in finance • Previous  FP&A, Finance Business Partnering and/or  financial management  role is mandatory • Previous  involvement in an  ERP implementation is an asset • Fluency in  English  is mandatory. • Willingness to travel regularly +-10% of the time. • You  possess  a can-do attitude with a positive forward-looking  mind-set  and the ability to navigate through ambiguity and to challenge the status-quo. • Talented as you are, you can handle multiple assignments because  you’re  organized,  flexible  and stress resistant. • Previous  experience in  manufacturing  environment, with an exposure to  Sales & Business Development • Ability to work, influence and drive inside a  matrix  environment • We are looking for a strong analytical and numerical mind who is confident to work with complex and  large amounts  of data. You can communicate efficiently with senior management.