The Opportunity
The Finance Director for Body & Fit will provide financial leadership and strategic direction to GPN’s Body & Fit business based in Amsterdam. This role will partner closely with the General Manager and leadership team to create and deliver the long-term strategic plan, to create and deliver against the annual financial plan, and to ensure the right business processes and systems are in place to enable long-term profitable growth. The role will also support in defining new investments and market expansions that will deliver growth, market leadership and increasing profitability.
This permanent position will report to the VP Finance, International.
Work closely with the Body & Fit GM and leadership team to create and deliver the 3-year strategic plan that drives continuous revenue growth and margin improvement
Lead the delivery of the financial performance of the business in line with the annual budget working closely with the leadership team
Direct and own the annual financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Lead the Finance team and ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting of the financial performance of the business; explain actual business results to the executive team through clear and accurate written and verbal presentations on a monthly basis
Identify and drive initiatives that improve the overall profitability of the business
Lead the development of business cases for strategic projects and initiatives and ensure financial commitments are delivered
Develop a comprehensive set of metrics and analytics that will accurately represent business performance including direct-to-consumer KPIs that help monitor and drive the business
Work closely with the European Accounting team to ensure the financial statements are complete and accurate; support the group and statutory financial audit process with input and information requests as needed
Drive the continuous development and enhancement of systems, processes and procedures to improve analysis, reporting and decision-support.
Deliver bespoke financial information and guidance for key strategic and operational decisions.
The Skills you will bring to the team
Degree educated or equivalent as well as being a qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
A proven track record of Financial Leadership and delivery of financial performance at a regional level
Experience leading finance teams and owning P&L delivery in the CPG/FMCG sector as well
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience highly preferred
Strong commercial acumen and strong appreciation of the challenges of growing a business in both e-commerce and brick and mortar retail
Strong motivational skills and ability to lead a team based across Europe
High level of ability in terms of project planning, prioritisation and critical thinking will be essential
Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and well-organized
Excellent computer skills including fluency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience of SAP and Business Objects is highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in Amsterdam with hybrid working arrangements available through our which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, competitive salary.
