An International Consumer goods business based in Slough is currently experiencing exponential growth and is looking to expand their Finance team. My client is currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a high-profile global strategic team.
The role and business offer excellent hybrid working options, excellent progression opportunities for the right individual, and a competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
* Sales reporting and analysis for senior level stakeholders.
* Analysis of KPI reports including channel, customer, product profitability providing investigation and commentary on variance to plan for a range of senior Directors.
* Month end commentary and analysis of sales and margin comparisons to budget and prior year, liaison with Commercial team to understand/challenge and draw insight on performance, risks and opportunities.
* Robust commercial, trend and business analysis across customer, categories & products.
* Ensure complex information and data is turned into clear and digestible information.
* Support decision making across the commercial teams with insightful and accurate recommendations.
* Taking a lead role in the budgeting and forecasting process working with commercial and finance teams.
* Managing performance by developing KPI targets and ensuring these are delivered through the monthly financial planning and review cycle.
* Work closely with Finance team to ensure accurate allocation of deductions, understanding drivers of distribution.
* Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams.
* Challenging key stakeholders and making commercial decisions on Pricing, Capex, Cost, Tenders, and Trading Terms by evaluating the impact, validating assumptions and scenario planning.
* Identifying, overseeing and leading continuous improvement projects.
Requirements:
* Finance professional with significant post qualified experience; FMCG experience preferred.
* CIMA / ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence at all levels.
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