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# Head of Transformation - FMCG - Surrey

- **Company:** Michael Page
- **Location:** Surrey, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000 - £120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, SAP (Applications), SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-detail/head-transformation-fmcg-surrey/ref/jn-042026-6993926

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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