Mission:
* The Commercial Finance Controller will liaise with Global HQ and serve as a key finance partner for major direct market regions (UK & EU), providing financial insights and recommendations for decision making and profitable growth.
* Result-driven with strong project management skills, responsible for regional P&L and BS, and financial modeling.
* Possesses a strategic business partner mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of building strong relationships with business partners and local commercial teams to manage and develop annual budgets and multi-year strategic plans, identifying opportunities for value creation.
Main Responsibilities:
* Business Partnering and Commercial Support
* Collaborate closely with Regional Leaders and the regional Team by providing essential financial insights.
* Support the business in evaluating the financial implications of commercial initiatives that drive growth by conducting analyses to identify opportunities.
* Serve as an advisor to the regions, maintaining a business-focused mindset and assessing ROI on trade investments, promotions, and retailer activities, while identifying opportunities to enhance profitability.
* Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, including commercial plans, marketing campaigns, product launches, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
* Partner with the local team to ensure accurate monthly closing actuals, budgeting and reforecasting processes.
Strategic Business Leadership:
* Drive commercial strategy execution by managing financial planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Oversee Regional P&L and Balance Sheet financials, ensuring accurate reporting to identify actionable needs for achieving profitable targets.
* Perform scenario and sensitivity testing to assess the financial impact of business decisions.
* Deliver key financial insights to Commercial, Finance, the CEO, and other departments to optimize commercial strategies and outcomes.
* Identify and implement improvements to enhance budget control, financial transparency, and decision-making.
* Participate in monthly closing activities, support external audits.
Performance Management:
* Develop and implement performance metrics to track and evaluate the financial performance of the business.
* Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial controls and processes, recommending enhancements as necessary to optimize trade investments.
Contractual Negotiation:
* Support retail negotiations and financial planning to ensure alignment with region strategy.
* Support commercial solutions and assess the financial impact of promotions.
* Provide high-quality, commercially focused financial advice and support.
Profile:
* Graduate-calibre qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) with at least seven years PQE.
* Proven experience as a Business Partner, FP&A, or Commercial Finance leader in an international environment.
* Track record of success in key finance roles within a large multinational company.
* Strong knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, trade investments, and pricing strategies.
* Strong project management and business intelligence expertise.
* High level of financial acumen and business awareness.
* Ability to thrive under pressure and make critical financial decisions.
* Hands-on approach, balancing strategic oversight with operational execution.
* Proven experience of successful collaboration across multiple functions within a business.
* Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
What Orveon will bring you:
* Central London Location
* Flexible and Hybrid working
* Product allocation and discount
* Vitality health care - family membership
* Income protection scheme
* Metlife family benefits
* Retail discounts' platform
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loans
* Holiday Purchase
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