Commercial Finance Business Partner, SEA

COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​


Role purpose
The Commercial Finance Manager acts as a trusted finance business partner to Sales, Marketing and other functional leaders. The role provides forward-looking analysis, planning discipline and commercial insight to support profitable growth, improve decision-making and deliver business commitments.
Key aspects of the role
Commercial finance partnering
Partner with Sales and Marketing on go-to-market plans and commercial strategies
Provide financial insight and business ‘sense’ to formulated draft plans.
Planning & Analysis
Drive analysis and insights and turn them into business actions
Support in leading the annual Spring Plan (budget) and monthly budgeting process
Provide financial support to the Commercial team in ensuring achievement of financial targets, proactive engagement in risks and opportunities assessment and influence business actions to address them
Assume responsibility for month end results including detailed review, presentation to commercial team with focus on action plans to sustain/improve results
Lead ROI methodology to ensure accurate budget allocation, including post evaluation of initiatives
Process and collaboration
Improve planning, reporting and analysis processes, tools and templates.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Data & Technology and Finance teams.
Ensure finance processes are accurate, timely and aligned with company requirements.
The individual
Preferably FMCG background with at least 8-10 years working closely with Commercial Sales and Marketing teams
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline; professional qualification preferred.
Good grasp of business dynamics, with exposure to Operations, Supply Chain as well as Sales and Marketing
Excellent analytical and business skills.
Passionate, driven by quality and achieving results, high level of integrity
Proactive and results driven
High level competence using spreadsheet applications and experience with ERP, planning or business-intelligence systems such as SAP or comparable tools.


ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.