Commercial Finance Manager - Europe

An exciting opportunity has arisen working for a market leading international consumer goods business. This is a key commercial business partner role for the European region responsible for budgeting, forecasting and business decision making analysis. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of Commercial Finance Analysts
• Commercial support and challenge to BU management team through regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis and an active participation in commercial and operational meetings
• Reviews and controls pricing in order to achieve targets
• Analyse margins
• Analysis of operating expenses related to initiatives and cost/services
• Annual budget process - provides guidance and financial insight to Regional MD
• Owns the regional financial forecast and works with BU management on requirements
• Provides guidance and financial insight to BU managers
• Is responsible for accurate forecast and timely feedback submission to EHQ
• Provides adequate analysis to support the region

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with significant commercial finance/FP&A experience gained within a European business environment. The candidate will possess very strong communication skills and have a high level of energy and ambition as the role offers excellent career progression prospects.