Commercial Finance Business Parter - FMCG
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Surrey, Weybridge
- Salary
- £60000 - £71500 per annum + Bonus and benefits
- Closing date
- Dec 5, 2019
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- Job Role
- Commercial Finance Manager
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Global FMCG business based near Weybridge is recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner.
The role directly supports marketing and commercial decision making.
Client Details
My client is a global FMCG business based near Weybridge.
Description
Duties include:
Own the Trade spend and A&P line of the P&L and provide clarity to Europe Leadership team on
actual and forecast positions
Drive business profit by maximising the effectiveness of trade spend across the Europe customer
base
Ensure that revenue data in the Sales reporting systems is reflective of market activity
Maintain effective pricing governance principles to ensure spend is consistent to both stated
guidelines and forecasted levels
Raise pricing acumen across Europe business, providing coaching and development around pricing
principles and levers to sales and finance teams
Responsible for producing robust revenue forecasts for budgeting and long term business plans
Reporting revenue performance against forecast, explaining variance and highlighting risks and
opportunities
Develop the revenue model and accompanying modelling suite to ensure they continue to meet
business requirements
Effectively engage stakeholders across the business that are responsible for driving revenue
Designing KPIs to measure the success of revenue generative initiatives against the benefits
included in the forecast
Supporting the analysis and reporting requirements of departments responsible for delivering
revenue generative initiatives
Maintain monthly reporting and analysis for Marketing & Category Development alongside managing
a month end process.
Be responsible for the reporting of marketing investment in the Europe business, including accruals
& prepayment investigation & reconciliation
Work closely with Marketing team to drive effectiveness of spend via robust marketing return on
investment ("ROI")
Provide recommendations to drive efficiencies from spend including marketing procurement
Guide commercial teams on the optimal allocation of A&P for brands & channels in Europe, as well
as the types of investment based on the brand objectives
Provide ad-hoc decision support to business partners in Marketing including analysing NPD/product
proposals with regards to profit and cash impacts, as required to help drive the business short and
long term
Strategic post-reviews of NPD and ensure insights are shared
Profile
To be considered you will be a commercial finance business partner with strong Excel modelling skills. You will have experience within the FMCG or similar, consumer focused business.
Job Offer
Salary of £65,000 plus £6,500 car allowance and excellent benefits including bonus
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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