Job Purpose
As Finance Manager in Partner Markets, you will lead financial support, financial reporting, engage in distributor and cash management and form a key part of the core commercial cycle.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Qualified accountant - CA, ACCA or CIMA
- Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience, preferably in commercial finance
- Commercially focused role with strong emphasis on compliance.
- Requires a qualified accountant who can balance multiple priorities, have strong communication to manage stakeholders, and pro-actively spot and act on risks and opportunities (both compliance and performance R&O)
Key Responsibilities
Distributor and cash management
First point of contact to Senior Partnership Manager (SPM) and Partnership Managers (PM)Partner with SPM and PM for sales forecasting –understanding outlook / order books, risk factorsPartner with PMs on Regional projects e.g. distributor consolidation, pricing proposalsDistributor reconciliations and Management of trade incentivesMonitor Accounts Receivables and partner with Partnership Managers on timely collectionsCash management – bank accounts and reconciliations for local accountsFull P&L including SG&A management for the regionCompliance monitoring with distributors in terms of contractual terms and contractual compliance for stock on hand and receivables.Management monitoring, compliance, risk management and active participation in regional RMCBProactively implement process improvementCore Commercial Cycle
Partner with Planning Hub to drive effective monthly DRM and MPR processPartner with SPM and PMs to discuss and identify risks & opportunities; define action plans to mitigate risks and materialize opportunitiesOversight of Pricing and COGS data and support Planning Hub to maintain accurately in CCCDrive robust Process for Planning exercisesFinancial Reporting activities
Monthly Actuals Reporting including Flash and Actuals Commentary, SG&A managementPreparation of regional monthly performance reviews (MPRs).Lead finance processes (Standard Cost Setting, Exchange Flip, System roll out) and initiativesOversight of control activities such as Balance Sheet reconciliations.Adhoc requests / projects supporting Partner Markets Commercial Team or FinanceFor further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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