Commercial Finance Senior Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work closely with Commercial and/or Marketing teams for mid and long-term planning, forecasting and analyses that produce accurate, achievable plans and forecasts, aligned with strategic objectives of the business. - Lead and continuously improve Commercial and/or Marketing business planning framework across STR/TRA, providing financial guidance on investments, growth, and profitability decisions. - Align with internal and external stakeholders to ensure business planning objectives between STR/TRA and Brand holders are met. - Drive the preparation and delivery of executive presentations and business updates. Act as the key finance advisor, translating financial and commercial trends into strategic recommendations with compelling narratives. - Challenge and influence senior stakeholders by evaluating results through a rigorous commercial and financial lens. - Drive financial stewardship and performance management across Marketing and Commercial, challenging assumptions, evaluating trade-offs, and influencing decisions to maximize business growth and profitability. - Define and drive improvements to business planning processes, reporting systems/tools, and finance business partnering capabilities to instill an ROI mindset in the organisation. - Advise on financial modelling and analytics capabilities, elevating decision-making quality across the organization. - Advise on continuous improvement in systems, reporting tools, and automation (e.g., SAP, BPC, BI, SAC) to enhance accuracy, agility, and scalability. REQUIREMENTS - At least 12 years of progressive commercial finance experience, within a multinational environment. - Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field. - Proven track record in leading end-to-end business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling. - Ability to distil complex financial data into actionable insights, influencing and partnering with C-suite and non-financial department heads. - Strong business sense with a history of driving key performance indicators (KPIs), optimizing profitability, and identifying commercial growth opportunities. - Hands-on with excellent Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets. - Proficient in financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, BPC, BI) and SAP Analytics Cloud is an added advantage. - Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, navigating ambiguity, and driving change in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. - Flexible in approach, able to deliver based on changing business needs effectively and efficiently. - Strong integrity and desire to work in a company with a high-integrity culture. - Global perspective and culturally sensitive.