Commercial Finance Manager - Global Marketing Firm

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Finance Manager to join our growing team in Noida. As a key member of the finance team, you will partner closely with regional leadership, client account teams, and operations to manage and improve financial performance. This is a high-impact role that involves strategic financial planning, commercial business partnering, and financial control with direct responsibility for the P&L and commercial governance of the regional business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

- Full ownership of the P&L for the region, including monthly financial close, analysis, and reporting.

- Provide commercial insight and support to client account teams, ensuring optimal financial performance and profitability.

- Partner with operations and delivery teams to support pricing, contract structuring, and renewals.

- Lead or support commercial negotiations with clients, focusing on profitability, risk management, and contractual obligations.

- Drive profit improvement initiatives across client accounts and service lines, collaborating cross-functionally with various teams.

Deliver accurate and timely internal management reporting:

- Volume trends

- Profitability analysis

- Cost optimization

- Variance analysis

- Working capital performance

- Cash generation and liquidity monitoring

- Risk and opportunities assessments

- Prepare monthly board packs and regional business performance reports for leadership and global HQ.

- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to drive actionable insights.

- Drive the annual budgeting process and support the creation of client account plans with financial metrics and goals.

- Lead the monthly rolling forecast process, working closely with business unit leaders.

- Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and business case evaluations for new deals or strategic initiatives.

- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and commercial governance frameworks.

- Maintain proper documentation and reconciliations aligned with underlying accounting records.

- Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams as required for client contracts and business risks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong command over P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting

- Expertise in working capital management and cash flow optimization

- Sound understanding of contractual terms and their financial implications

- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and business case creation

- Ability to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, both locally and globally

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills