Finance Business Partner Manager Commercial Department
Role Overview:
As part of our continued business acceleration in the Beauty & Personal Care FMCG sector, we are expanding our Finance team with an additional headcount to strengthen support for our Commercial Department (Sales & Marketing). This is a strategic addition to ensure Finance remains a proactive business partner as we scale.
This position goes beyond reporting, it's about co-owning the business with commercial leaders, driving profitable growth, ROI-focused investments, and cost optimization without slowing down our pace.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Provide actionable insights on pricing strategies, promotional spend, and ROI to maximize profitability.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer profitability to identify growth opportunities.
Commercial Business Partnership:
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leaders to align financial goals with commercial strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing financial expertise to guide decision-making on pricing, promotions, and trade spend.
- Evaluate the financial impact of new product launches, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives.
Performance Management & Reporting:
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics (e.g., gross margin, trade spend, customer profitability) against budgets and forecasts.
- Identify variances, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
Trade Spend & Promotional Optimization:
- Oversee the financial management of trade promotions, ensuring alignment with budget and ROI targets.
- Analyze promotional effectiveness and recommend adjustments to optimize spend and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and governance in trade spend execution.
Process Improvement & Cost Management:
- Continuously assess and improve financial processes within the Commercial Department, focusing on efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support business goals.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
- Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment on financial and commercial objectives.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in finance, with at least 1 years in a managerial or business partnering role.
- Proven experience in the FMCG sector, preferably within Sales, Marketing, or Commercial Finance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and commercially savvy.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
