Head of Transformation - FMCG - Surrey

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

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

The Transformation Leader should have:

• 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 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 capabilities


• Team management (direct or matrix)


• Industry experience MUST include FMCG or other fast paced industries

• 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

£100k - £120k fixed + 20% variable

Opportunity to define and deliver a scaling transformation capability in a global FMCG leader

4 days onsite

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