Commercial Finance Director

ORVEON; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

Mission:

• The Commercial Finance Controller will liaise with Global HQ and serve as a key finance partner for major direct market regions (UK & EU), providing financial insights and recommendations for decision making and profitable growth.
• Result-driven with strong project management skills, responsible for regional P&L and BS, and financial modeling.
• Possesses a strategic business partner mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of building strong relationships with business partners and local commercial teams to manage and develop annual budgets and multi-year strategic plans, identifying opportunities for value creation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering and Commercial Support
• Collaborate closely with Regional Leaders and the regional Team by providing essential financial insights.
• Support the business in evaluating the financial implications of commercial initiatives that drive growth by conducting analyses to identify opportunities.
• Serve as an advisor to the regions, maintaining a business-focused mindset and assessing ROI on trade investments, promotions, and retailer activities, while identifying opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, including commercial plans, marketing campaigns, product launches, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Partner with the local team to ensure accurate monthly closing actuals, budgeting and reforecasting processes.

Strategic Business Leadership:

• Drive commercial strategy execution by managing financial planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee Regional P&L and Balance Sheet financials, ensuring accurate reporting to identify actionable needs for achieving profitable targets.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity testing to assess the financial impact of business decisions.
• Deliver key financial insights to Commercial, Finance, the CEO, and other departments to optimize commercial strategies and outcomes.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance budget control, financial transparency, and decision-making.
• Participate in monthly closing activities, support external audits.

Performance Management:

• Develop and implement performance metrics to track and evaluate the financial performance of the business.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial controls and processes, recommending enhancements as necessary to optimize trade investments.

Contractual Negotiation:

• Support retail negotiations and financial planning to ensure alignment with region strategy.
• Support commercial solutions and assess the financial impact of promotions.
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused financial advice and support.

Profile:

• Graduate-calibre qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) with at least seven years PQE.
• Proven experience as a Business Partner, FP&A, or Commercial Finance leader in an international environment.
• Track record of success in key finance roles within a large multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, trade investments, and pricing strategies.
• Strong project management and business intelligence expertise.
• High level of financial acumen and business awareness.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and make critical financial decisions.
• Hands-on approach, balancing strategic oversight with operational execution.
• Proven experience of successful collaboration across multiple functions within a business.
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

What Orveon will bring you:

• Central London Location
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Product allocation and discount
• Vitality health care - family membership
• Income protection scheme
• Metlife family benefits
• Retail discounts' platform
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Holiday Purchase