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PT Executive

Location:
United Kingdom

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

73000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing powerhouse in the private-label food sector, renowned for its innovation, market leadership, and deep industry expertise. Operating within an agile, matrix-led structure, they navigate commodity pricing complexities and shifting consumer trends to deliver best-in-class products to major UK retailers. With ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to appoint a high-calibre Business Unit Controller (BUC) to lead one of their most strategic divisions, driving P&L performance, commercial strategy, and long-term customer partnerships.

Job Responsibility:

Build and strengthen multi-functional relationships with Top 4 UK grocery retailers
Anticipate retailer needs & market shifts, positioning your business as a category thought leader
Secure and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and long-term growth strategies
Develop and execute long-term hedging strategies to mitigate pricing volatility
Provide expert market insight, forecasting trends and future-proofing pricing strategies
Ensure sustainable profitability, balancing financial risk & commercial opportunity
Expand distribution, optimise product mix, and maximise margin & sales performance
Lead NPD and category initiatives, ensuring a competitive edge in the market
Use data-driven decision-making to balance consumer needs & commercial strategy
Operate confidently at Board and Senior Stakeholder level, both internally and externally
Work cross-functionally across supply chain, marketing, finance & procurement to align business objectives
Navigate complex commercial scenarios, balancing short-term wins with long-term growth strategies

Requirements:

Senior commercial leadership in a Private Label Food business, managing major UK grocery accounts
Proven expertise in commodity-driven categories (dairy, grains, meat, poultry, chilled, produce, etc.)
Full P&L ownership – Strong financial & commercial acumen to drive EBIT performance
High-level strategic thinking – Ability to interpret market trends, pricing dynamics & data to inform decisions
Negotiation & influencing skills – Ability to engage and secure buy-in at Board level
Resilience & adaptability – Thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environment

What we offer:

Car Allowance
Bonus
Pen
Phi

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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