Head of Transformation - FMCG - Surrey

Head of Transformation - FMCG - Surrey

• Lead end-to-end business transformation across EMEA hub, from problem definition through to sustained value delivery
• Develop strategic operational excellence capability that will proactively seek and deliver revenue generation and cost saving programmes across functions.
• This role both strategic and hands on transformation delivery
• Ensure transformation is delivered effectively and with strong business change support - aligning people process and systems
• Act as right hand to the EMEA operations leader, supporting strategic direction and execution at pace
• Drive a shift from siloed, reactive operations to a proactive, insight-led, value-generating function
• Translate a $300M investment in AI, digital, and S/4HANA into practical, business-impacting outcomes
• Define, prioritise, and deliver a portfolio of transformation initiatives aligned to COO-led performance targets
• Break down functional barriers and deliver true cross-functional, E2E process improvement
• Apply AI and digital tools pragmatically to enable predictive analytics and better decision-making
• Operate effectively in an ambiguous, evolving environment, making trade-offs and creating structure where needed
• Lead and develop a small team of 4, building capability, accountability, and delivery standards
• Influence senior stakeholders across a diverse, international organisation, driving alignment and speaking truth to power

• Led Transformation capabilities and be well versed across business and technology led change.
• A strong background in business change, from industry or consultancy within the FMCG OR similar fast paced industries
• Excellent programme and project management track record delivering business transformation across a variety of business functions
• Experience ofdeliveringERP led process improvement- ideally including SAP programmes

• Recent implementation of AI led projects e.g. predictive analytics are high desirable

• Operational readiness / business change experience is key
• Leadership experience (or potentially leadership support through consulting) of transformation capabilities
• Team management (direct or matrix)
• Industry experience MUST include FMCG or other fast paced industries

Highly desirable

• Six Sigma / Lean expertise
• SAP S/4 Hana
• Cross functional and/or Shared Service Centre transformation experience
• International transformation experience working across borders and cultures