Commercial Finance Manager - META

Job Title: Commercial Finance Manager - META

Company: Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for the META region. This permanent position will report to the Finance Director China, India & META.

The primary focus of the role is to assist in providing monthly sales and P&L reporting, budget/forecast preparation as well as supporting ad-hoc projects required to drive growth in the Region.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Sales Team in the Annual Customer negotiation.
2. Understand channel & customer profitability and support the business in driving the same.
3. Maintain all legal agreements with list and signed copies (Athletes, Customers, others).
4. Track customers/distributors inventory reports.
5. Assist in preparing ROI calculation of Commercial Spends Marketing & Trade spend.
6. Prepare and maintain various value chains for different channels of trade.
7. NPD costing and profitability.
8. Month end closing for the business.
9. Help the Marketing Team in managing their spends and assessing the ROI.
10. Control over the overheads of the META entity.

Budget/Forecast:

1. Manage the Budget/Forecast cycle for META entity.
2. Coordinate with the commercial and marketing team in the region to get sales forecast details for Budget/Forecast.
3. Get marketing expenses details with the plan.
4. Overheads plan and initiatives.
5. Work with the business to assess risk and opportunities on an ongoing basis.
6. Ensure all initiatives planned in the Budget are on track.

Customer Trade Spend Management:

1. Ensure that all claim settlements are completed correctly and on time.
2. Review all claims received from national distributors/customers for FDM, Specialty and Online Channel.
3. Periodic reconciliation and no dues process.
4. Actuals reporting.
5. Monitor sales order and CPT balance, tracking against Budget/Forecast/Latest Estimate.
6. Prepare and distribute monthly commercial pack with analysis to the commercial team.
7. Track monthly actual expenses against budget and variance analysis.
8. Monthly reconciliation of the legal entity and with the commercial pack, comparing the same with budgets and forecasts.
9. Work with the EMEA Controls Team to ensure that group provisioning and accounting processes are followed.
10. Support the business with any local compliance reporting like ESR, Stat Audit, etc.

The Skills You Will Bring:

1. Qualified Accountant with 7-8 years post-degree experience in MNC CPG or large distribution house experience.
2. Experience in commercial financial and accounting practice.
3. Well-developed English language skills (reading/writing and oral) with effective communication skills.
4. Experience working with SAP financial planning, analysis & reporting tools.
5. Hands-on operator who rolls up their sleeves to get the job done with little supervision.
6. Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and final outcomes.
7. Sound accounting, reporting, and analytical skills.
8. Excellent analytical skills; able to identify and solve complex analytical problems and draw conclusions through analysis of data in real time and on demand.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and How You Will Work:

The opportunity will be based in Dubai with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model, which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You:

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, and health plan.

About Glanbia:

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners, we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.