Commercial Finance Lead - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial finance leader to front the commercial activities of a UK division of a global FMCG Organization.

Client Details

A leading FMCG business with recognised brands underneath their ownership.

Description

• Develop accurate assessment of monthly results and provide robust data & analytics to drive performance management.
• Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for the UK business unit
• Lead insightful, fact based decision-making through objective analysis and knowledge of our consumers and customers within the UK team
• Provide an unbiased view of business risks and opportunities and evaluate trade-offs considering both short term and long term business targets.
• Review performance versus plans and understand variances to ensure appropriate actionable interventions to accelerate results or address issues.
• Lead development of robust business cases to accelerate profitable growth through evaluating alternatives, key assumptions and ensure plans are aligned with relevant strategies.
• Ensure various areas of investment are being optimized and managed according to strategic priorities
• Implement continuous improvement principles and simplification to improve financial/business processes in collaboration with the EMEA finance team.

Profile

• Bachelors Degree
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Significant post qualified experience in a large, corporate environment
• Team player and experience leading a small team.
• Superb analytical/quantitative and communication skills and strong executive presence.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates thought leadership and manages relationships with business partners.

Job Offer

£80,000 - £100,000 pa

Bonus

A range of flexible benefits.