Gary Whitehurst

Head of Finance Procurement Distribution (Seconded) @Valeo Snackfoods

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2023 — Present

Head of Finance Procurement Distribution (Seconded) @Valeo Snackfoods

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GB

Leader driving Team and Work Process renewal across Procurement and Distribution Finance, both significant spend pools for Valeo Snackfoods cost of goods- Team renewal - hiring, onboarding and coaching Business Partners/Analysts forming a complete new team- Process improvements - significantly improved robustness in month end/reporting and forecasting; elevating data deployment into key analysis/savings project work/new product costing- Working across the organisation to address business challenges in a timely manner driving financially optimal outcomes

EDUCATION

2003 — 2008

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

MBA PartTime, Business Administration and Management, General

1986 — 1990

University of Cambridge

MEng, Natural Sciences / Chemical Engineering

SKILLS

Market AnalysisInterdisciplinary CollaborationProject AnalysisProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCustomer InsightFmcgInnovation ManagementLuxury GoodsBusiness InnovationChange ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupply Chain OptimizationConsumer ProductsStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisProduct DevelopmentAnalysisBusiness StrategyChemistrySupply Chain TransformationManagementLeadershipProduct InnovationR&DStrategy

ABOUT GARY WHITEHURST

Finance Director with wide experience both in multi-national corporates and PE-owned entities covering consumer/luxury goods/food sectors. Strong finance leadership built on engineering/innovation background, equipping me with strategic/analytical mind-set and unique insights for product/supply chain businesses. Proven ability to overcome complex challenges and drive strong results.

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