Commercial Finance Manager

Robert Half is pleased to partner with a global FMCG business looking to hire their next Commercial Finance Manager. The role will report into the Head of Controlling and manage a finance team of 2 analysts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SLT in order to support informed commercial decisions and drive tipline revenue and EBITDA and would benefit from experience working on accounting projects with a continuous focus on driving process improvements and challenging both the finance team and wider business. Role ResponsibilitiesBusiness ReportingAttend regular meetings as representative of Finance functionManage an aligned costing process for the UK, from procurement data, to cost calculation, through to invoice pricing for commodity increases and decreasesLead the standardisation of process, enhancement of management information and analysis, including but not limited to merging divisional finance structure into functional, simplifying reporting and improving efficiencyControl the preparation, analysis and commentary relating to key sales performance indicators, including monthly presentation of financial results to UK leadership teamLead on the development and improvement of business models in conjunction with the finance team i.e. EBITDA by Brand / entityCreate scenario models, offering insight and clear recommendations. Drive simplification and automation of financial modelling.Build strong relationships, trust, and credibility with senior stakeholders and providing guidance on profitability improvements.Collaborate as a proactive Business Partner with the OperationsBudget and ForecastingLead "bottom up" Commercial budgeting alongside Sales Director, as well as forecasting processes - annually and quarterly - presenting to exec and groupDetailed challenge and review of budgets and forecasts with Sales controllers and Sales DirectorLead 3 year financial planning, designing model and driving assumptionsStrategic input into the direction of the UK businessMaintain "short term" forecastsDevelop then lead monthly financial planning and analysis sessions with Sales Controllers to provide accurate forecast for use in stakeholder meetings.SystemsSupport the successful development and embedding of the new sales forecasting system, ensuring the tool can be utilised by commercial finance for effective reporting and business planningLead the automation of regular reports through the development of a B.I environment, challenge other business functions to deliver resources neededRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.