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The Role
Sofina Foods is looking for a passionate and results-driven Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a company that values innovation, quality, and sustainability at its core. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, enhance decision-making, and support strategic growth across our business.
Duties Include:
* Provide actionable analysis and insights to guide the Commercial team on tenders, promotions, and business planning.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional performance and decision-making support.
* Manage the impact of inflation by driving proactive solutions through the sales team.
* Identify and execute opportunities to improve margins through strategic pricing and product development.
* Evaluate new product ranges and promotional plans, delivering pre- and post-analysis insights.
* Analyse raw material alternatives, advising on cost impacts and recommending best-use options.
* Oversee customer margins for Frozen Retail, Foodservice, and Export segments, providing critical analysis and challenge.
* Support product costing with "what-if" analysis and advise on optimal business actions.
* Collaborate with New Product Development to assess cost implications of new products or product changes.
* Conduct scenario analyses and provide strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects by evaluating costing impacts and feasibility.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Qualifications: CIMA qualified (degree-level education preferred).
* Experience: Extensive experience in commercial finance, ideally within FMCG or a similar fast-paced industry.
* Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, PivotTables)
* Analytical Strengths: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on delivering actionable insights.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and hold stakeholders accountable.
* Mindset: Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
* Personal Attributes: High integrity, attention to detail, and a drive for achievement and excellence.
* Collaboration: Ability to work independently and effectively within a team structure.
* Organisational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment.
The Benefits:
* Competitive rates
* Online Benefits Hub
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
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