Jobs at Robert Walters

• A leading manufacturing Group is hiring for an experienced Head of Security.
• This role will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all physical security operations across the Group's manufacturing plants, distribution centers, warehouses, offices, and other business locations.
• The role is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard the organization's people, assets, facilities, products, and reputation.

Role responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's physical security strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead and manage security operations across multiple sites nationwide.
• Establish security policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent implementation across the business
• Oversee the protection of all company assets, facilities, personnel, inventory, and critical infrastructure.
• Direct security operations at manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, depots, and corporate offices.
• Serve as the primary security advisor to executive leadership on security risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses across business operations

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Military Studies, or a related field.
• Professional security certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in physical security management, with significant leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading security operations across multiple locations within a large FMCG or manufacturing organization.
• Experience operating at a senior management level, preferably at General Manager (GM) or Assistant General Manager (AGM) level.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies.

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• Our client, an FMCG & Manufacturing group is hiring for a Senior Internal Control Manager is responsible for strengthening and maintaining the organization's internal control environment by ensuring robust controls, processes, and governance frameworks are effectively designed, implemented, and monitored across the business.
• The role will support the Head of Internal Control in driving a strong culture of compliance, risk management, operational efficiency, and accountability.

Role responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company's internal control framework.
• Ensure key business processes are adequately controlled and aligned with organizational policies and governance standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements to mitigate identified risks
• Conduct risk assessments to identify operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation plans

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance roles.
• Proven experience within a large FMCG or manufacturing organization, supporting complex business operations.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and corporate governance practices.

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Description

• The Supply Chain Finance Business Partner will provide financial leadership and business partnering support across production and operations, with a focus on cost management, financial analysis and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide finance business partnering support to manufacturing and operations teams.
• Lead financial analysis and reporting related to production costs and operational performance.
• Oversee cost accounting and factory accounting activities, including product costing and variance analysis.
• Monitor production costs, budgets and operational expenditure, identifying cost optimisation opportunities.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making and improve profitability.
• Partner with Operations to drive productivity, efficiency and cost improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory, production variances and key operational financial KPIs.
• Ensure strong financial controls and accuracy of operational financial reporting.
• Prepare management reports and provide actionable insights to the Head of Supply Chain Finance and operational leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in finance, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Strong track record in cost accounting, factory accounting and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costs, product costing, inventory and production variances.
• Experience partnering closely with Operations and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

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Description

• The Head of Supply Chain Finance will lead the finance function supporting the end-to-end supply chain, providing strong financial control, cost visibility and commercial insight across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• The role will oversee Cost Accounting, Factory Accounting and Accounts Payable, while driving financial analysis and performance improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain Finance function and provide financial leadership to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Oversee cost accounting, factory accounting and accounts payable activities.
• Drive accurate product costing, standard costing, variance analysis and cost control.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, working capital and supply chain financial performance.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and compliance across the supply chain.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and monitor key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights to the CFO and leadership team.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and working capital through better financial management.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years’ experience in finance, with significant exposure to FMCG, manufacturing or a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong track record in cost accounting, factory accounting, accounts payable and financial analysis.
• Proven experience partnering with manufacturing and supply chain leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of inventory, product costing, manufacturing variances and working capital.
• Experience managing finance teams and delivering robust financial controls and reporting.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.

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Description

• The Chief Operations Officer / Operations Director will lead the organisation’s end-to-end operations and supply chain, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, quality, safety and sustainable business growth.
• The role will oversee Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, R&D/NPD, Engineering, HSE, Planning, Logistics and Warehousing, driving integration and performance across all operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end operations and supply chain strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D/NPD, HSE, Planning, Logistics and Warehousing.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, cost optimisation, capacity utilisation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, safety, regulatory compliance and operational risk management.
• Optimise production planning, inventory, logistics, warehousing and overall supply chain performance.
• Lead capital projects, asset reliability, maintenance and operational technology initiatives.
• Drive innovation, new product development and successful industrialisation of new products.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs covering cost, quality, service, productivity, safety and working capital.
• Build and develop high-performing operational leadership teams and strengthen succession capabilities.
• Partner with the MD/CEO and Executive Leadership Team on strategic, financial and operational priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business or a related field; postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• 15+ years’ experience in operations, manufacturing and/or supply chain leadership.
• Strong experience in FMCG or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading multiple operational pillars across their career, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, planning and/or R&D.
• Demonstrated experience managing large teams, operational budgets and capital expenditure.
• Strong track record of delivering improvements in productivity, cost, quality, service and operational efficiency.
• Experience in operational transformation, continuous improvement and supply chain optimisation.
• Strong strategic, commercial, analytical, leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.