Lead end-to-end transformation across a large process improvement, SAP & AI investment, shifting a siloed function into a proactive, insight-led, value-driving function delivering measurable performance improvement.
Operate as a high-gravitas right hand to the EMEA leader, navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional change at pace, and building new capabilities and team performance while delivering sustained business outcomes.


Client Details
Global FMCG Leader in Surrey / Thames Valley catchment area
Great brands, great culture, great investment!
Description
*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
Profile
The Transformation Manager should have:
*Led Transofmration capabilities and be well versed across business and technology led change.
*A strong background in process improvement, from industry or consultancy within theFMCG OR similar fast paced industries*Lean Six Sigma / TQM certification

*Excellent programme and project management track record delivering business transformation across a variety of business functions
*Experience of deliveringERP 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 capabilties
*Team management (direct or matrix)
*Industry experience MUST include FMCG or other fast paced industries
Highly desirable
*Six Sigma Black Belt
*SAP S/4 Hana
*Cross functional and/or Shared Service Centre transformation experience
*International transformation expeirence working across borders and cultures
Job Offer
£95k - £105k fixed + 20% variable
Opportunity to define and deliver a scaling transformation capability in a global FMCG leader
4 days onsite