Informacje o stanowisku

Who We Are

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK, and the US, operating large-scale Motorway Service Areas, Travel Plazas, and smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €4.1BN in annual revenue, managing over 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally, and employing over 16,000 people. Our products and services include large-scale food and beverage operations, convenience stores, and roadside services.

Skills and Attributes

• FMCG
• Retail
• Finance Transformation

Description

Applegreen is seeking to recruit a Finance Transformation Director , a newly created role reporting to the CFO.

The Finance Transformation Lead plays a critical role in shaping the future of the finance function within a fast-paced FMCG and retail environment. This role will lead the reimagination and implementation of target operating models (TOMs), drive digital finance initiatives, and oversee large-scale transformation programs to enable agility, scalability, and commercial impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Reimagine, design, and implement future-state Finance Target Operating Models (TOMs) across all key finance domains (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A), tailored to FMCG and retail operations.
• Lead and deliver end-to-end finance transformation programs focusing on digital enablement, process standardization, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and IT functions to align finance capabilities with business objectives.
• Assess and transform existing finance processes, supporting centralized/shared services or GBS models where appropriate.
• Leverage technology (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RPA) to automate reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing.
• Drive performance improvement, insights, and decision support through transformed FP&A and business partnering.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance are maintained during transformation efforts.
• Deep understanding of finance operations within FMCG and/or retail businesses.
• Strong expertise in finance operating model design, organizational change, and transformation delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, especially with non-finance commercial and operational teams.
• Proven ability to manage transformation in high-volume, customer-centric environments.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, planning, and automation tools.
• Agile thinking and problem-solving skills in evolving settings.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 years leading transformation programs.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer-focused organizations.
• Track record of designing and implementing TOMs with measurable results.
• Experience across commercial finance, supply chain finance, and transactional finance.
• Familiarity with shared services, outsourcing, or GBS models preferred.
• Background in consultancy or Big 4 advisory roles.
• Experience with sustainability/ESG reporting in retail/FMCG sectors.
• Strong data and analytics skills, with knowledge of BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Application & Screening Process

Please submit an up-to-date, tailored CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter.

Interview & Selection Process

Two interview rounds will be required for this role.

Applegreen Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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