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Ref: RP506-81
Job description / Role
Our Client is a passionate and dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation based in Dubai. On their behalf, we are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee the business stream for a well-known division of the firm.
This role reports to the ELR Commercial Controller, and is responsible for ensuring that sales & profit are optimized and effectively managed and providing strong commercial & financial advice on margin management, capital investment and other operational issues.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and direct the business through each planning cycle and assist the General Manager in developing meaningful analysis to explain business performance
• Complete financial evaluation on all Promotions & NPD; Pre & Post launch, breakeven analysis and identify key learnings
• Reporting on key performance measures for the business on a weekly and monthly basis investigating and explaining key variances
• Work closely with Operations and Marketing teams, supporting with insightful sales / margin / promotional analysis ensuring the team understands the information (food cost/wastage)
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis to understand impact of operational decisions highlighting where corrective action required
• Manage month end reporting process - highlight any variance to overheads budget
• Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities v budget
• Prepare monthly Exec report including insightful commentary
• Manage relationship with Franchise partners
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with 3-5 years plus of experience in commercial/analytical roles in the Retail/FMCG sectors. You must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and be a strong communicator at all levels. Experience managing the budgeting process for multiple business units is essential, as is exemplary attention to detail.
About the Company
GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.