Commercial Finance Manager

Job description / Role

We are searching for a Commercial Finance Manager who has ‘high potential’ to grow quickly, due to the rapid growth anticipated in this FMCG company.
The successful candidate would be responsible for overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance for international markets and distribution partners.
This position requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and business strategy within the FMCG sector, with a specific focus on managing relationships with international distribution partners.
The Commercial Finance Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, operations, and senior management, to ensure effective financial planning and decision-making on an international scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and execute financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for international markets. Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making related to international expansion and distribution partnerships.
• Pricing and Profitability Analysis: Conduct pricing analysis and evaluate product profitability in international markets. Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to optimize pricing strategies, maximize margins, and achieve revenue targets while considering the dynamics of different markets and distribution channels.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor the performance of international markets and distribution partners. Prepare regular financial reports, variance analysis, and executive summaries to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• International Business Partnering: Act as the primary finance contact for distribution partners. Collaborate with these partners to provide financial expertise and guidance in developing commercial strategies, assessing market opportunities, and evaluating promotional activities in different international markets.
• Financial Modeling and Analysis: Develop financial models and perform analysis to assess the financial viability of expanding into new international markets and establishing or renewing distribution partnerships. Evaluate risks and opportunities and make recommendations based on financial analysis.
• International Cost Management: Collaborate with international operations and supply chain teams to drive cost optimization initiatives in different markets. Monitor and analyze cost structures, identify areas for cost reduction, and implement effective cost control measures in collaboration with international distribution partners.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders, including sales, marketing, operations, and senior management, to align financial objectives with overall business goals in international markets. Collaborate on cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations specific to international operations.

Salary:
AED 35,000 to 37,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CA/ACCA is a strong preference).
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role such as in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in the FMCG industry with exposure to international markets and distribution partnerships is essential
• a natural problem solver.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for international markets.
• Solid understanding of FMCG market dynamics, consumer trends, and competitive landscape, both domestically and internationally.
• Experience working with international distribution partners and managing international financial operations.
• Proficiency in financial software, preferably SAP, and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align financial strategies with international business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in different cultures and regions.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities effectively, including managing different time.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.