Commercial Finance Manager - FMCG

- Our Client is FMCG business are looking for a qualified Commercial Finance Manager who will be a business partner to both Finance and Commercial stakeholders.

- This is a leadership role that provides financial planning and strategic analysis through preparation of the annual strategic plan, budget, quarterly re-forecast and monitor operating results against plans.

- Strategy, Business Planning & Reporting:

- Assisting the senior management in the preparation, maintenance and consolidation of forecasts.

- Key contact for forecast queries across designated territories and categories

- Preparation for business review meetings including Revenues by Category, Territory, Franchise & Also, P&L's & key expense lines.

Business Partnering and Ad Hoc:

- Assist the CEO and leadership teams to execute strategic plans and develop actions plans for core initiatives

- Partner with territory and category teams to ensure business plans are be informed by trends & insights-industry, competition, consumer, retail, franchise, etc.

- Partner with the commercial teams on financial queries, new initiatives and projects

- Assist in preparation of business reviews

Skills & Experience:

- Proven experience in financial planning required

- FMCG Industry experience preferred

- Team management experience

- Strong systems including Advanced - Microsoft suite (essential: Excel and PowerPoint, beneficial: Access), SAP preferred

- Knowledge of Food & beverages,FMCG landscape is a plus