Advocate Group
Commercial Finance Manager
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Commercial Finance Role - New Markets Team
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 plus Bonus
Location: West London (50/50 hybrid split)
This is a newly critical role sitting at the heart of the Africa & Middle East Commercial Development function. You'll own the financial management of the division, acting as the bridge between end markets and the central finance function, making sure P&L reporting is accurate, timely and reconciled at every level.
If you're a commercially minded finance professional who wants ownership of a full division's P&L, not just a seat reporting into one, this is worth a conversation.
What you'll be doing
- Own P&L management across Africa & Middle East, working directly with Business Units to understand financial models and reporting cycles
- Lead monthly reconciliation between the finance function and market level reporting, getting to the root of any discrepancies between actual and reported performance
- Own Value Chain management at market level, guiding local teams on VC construction and approving changes once aligned with the right stakeholders
- Track NSR, COGS and OI performance by market and understand what's driving variance
- Develop Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives that grow value ahead of volume
- Build and implement new financial and VC processes, moving the function from individual driven delivery to a system driven one
- Flag risk to financial commitments early and drive the solutions to mitigate it
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What we're looking for
- Proven P&L management experience, ideally gained within an FMCG or consumer goods business (preferred)
- Strong Value Chain and RGM experience
- A track record of financial reporting and business planning in a fast moving, multi market environment
- Confidence operating cross functionally with senior stakeholders across finance and commercial teams
- Strong analytical skills paired with the ability to turn complex data into a simple, clear message
- Self starting and entrepreneurial, comfortable building process where none currently exists
- Advanced Excel and strong general MS Office skills
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To apply or find out more, contact Nathan Collinson at The Advocate Group. Email: Nathan.collinson@advocate-group.co.uk
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy!
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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