Business Unit Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Soft Drinks portfolio at Morrisons to foster strategic and accelerated account growth, while managing the P&L across all soft drinks sub-categories.

• Develop and implement a long-term, multi-year strategy aimed at achieving mutual growth for both Morrisons and AG Barr.

• Direct cross-functional teams to execute plans utilizing Category Management, Brand Activation, Digital, and Supply Chain teams.

• Manage the overall P&L to promote profitable and sustainable growth within the Business Unit.

• Spearhead growth initiatives across Stores, Express, Online, and Q-Commerce formats.

• Guide the team in creating comprehensive joint business plans and establishing strategic partnerships.

• Oversee the internal monthly cycle, including forecast delivery, accurate reporting, and financial-year plan projections, utilizing Quantium, Kantar, and Circana data as necessary.

• Cultivate and motivate a high-performing team through coaching and tailored personal development planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven and demonstrable leadership experience in guiding a team to achieve exceptional results both internally and externally.

• Extensive experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, with a preference for Grocery and/or Impulse category experience.

• Strong skills in people management and coaching.

• A solid understanding of category-led selling and strategic thought leadership.

• Demonstrated success in managing senior-level relationships both internally and externally.

• Ability to influence decision-makers and effectively present at various organizational levels.

• Proficient in IT skills, including CRM, forecasting tools, and Google Office.

• Excellent presentation and communication capabilities, with the ability to effectively engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Willingness to work in a field-based role.

• Applications are welcome even if candidates do not meet every listed requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• 34 days holiday.

• Bonus.

• A Company Car.

• Flexible holiday trading.

• Living Wage Employer.

• Healthcare Cash Plan.

• Peppy Health.

• Flexible benefits such as discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases, etc.

• Life assurance.

• Save as you earn scheme.

• Staff sales discount.

• Free AG Barr products during your working hours.

• Pension.

• Annual salary review.

• Ongoing professional development.