Job Description :
Job Title: Head of Performance, EMEA
Contract: permanent
Location: London
About the role
The Head of Performance leads financial planning, forecasting and performance management across the EMEA region, providing financial insight and strategic decision support to Regional Finance and business leadership. The role supports the delivery of financial commitments by driving consistent planning, performance management and resource allocation across markets.
Partnering closely with Regional Leadership, Market Finance teams and Group FP&A, the role provides financial challenge and insight to support decision making, identifies key risks and opportunities, and drives continuous improvement in planning, forecasting and performance reporting across the region. The role also leads the regional FP&A team, developing capability, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the team delivers high-quality insight and business support.
Accountabilities
• Lead EMEA FP&A planning and performance management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
• Provide financial insights to regional leadership
• Drive performance improvement initiatives
• Lead and develop the regional FP&A team
Experience/skills required
• Strategic financial leadership
• Executive stakeholder communication
• Commercial acumen
• Financial planning & forecasting
• People leadership & coaching
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent where appropriate). Significant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
1HQ
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-10-08