Finance Manager, Commercial Finance
Finance Manager, Commercial Finance
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5years
14000 - 14000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Overview
Serve as a finance leader overseeing all commercial finance activities from sales through gross margin for hypermarket stores. Youll partner closely with the Commercial and Trading Directors acting as a strategic advisor to guide financial planning performance tracking and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the commercial finance team for all stores engaging key stakeholders including Commercial and Trading Directors and Buying Managers.
- Present periodic financial reports (monthly quarterly annual) with performance dashboards and KPIs.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Develop the annual budget and maintain rolling forecasts to reflect business performance.
- Analyze financial results against forecasts and budgets to highlight trends and underlying drivers.
Performance Analysis
- Drive profitability reviews across products and suppliers including mix and margin analysis.
- Assess ROI and effectiveness of promotional activities.
- Manage trade income billing in line with company policy and lead compliance with the Commercial Income (CI) Blueprint.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with other finance teams and operational departments to elevate financial understanding across the organization.
- Act as a key liaison to champion financial literacy and governance.
Reporting & Controls
- Execute monthly closing processes related to sales and margin.
- Strengthen internal controls and support corporate governance.
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects and business case development.
Team Management
- Guide and develop Senior Business Analysts and Business Analysts offering mentoring and coaching.
- Foster a culture of performance and professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting; professional qualifications preferred (e.g. MIA MICPA ICAEW ACCA CIMA)
- Minimum 7 years experience in Commercial Finance or related fields
- Strong expertise in SQL Power BI and Power Query
- Exceptional planning communication and influence skills
- Committed analytical and able to perform under pressure
- Advanced Excel proficiency and tech-savvy
- Proven leadership experience and team collaboration
- FMCG MNC or retail sector background is a plus
commercial finance, sales to gross margin, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis
Employment Type
Full Time
