In this role, you will serve as a key financial partner to the sales and business units across the EMEA region, supporting commercial strategies and ensuring financial compliance. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities, working closely with sales teams to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. The position involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and optimize regional performance.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6+ Months

Key Responsibilities

  • Support regional financial planning and analysis processes, including long-term planning, budgeting, outlooks, and forecasts
  • Manage monthly closing procedures and reporting, focusing on sales performance, pricing, margins, and sales adjustments
  • Coordinate regional cost control initiatives related to sales and business development activities
  • Review accounts receivable and monitor rebate accruals, ensuring alignment with expectations by working with sales teams
  • Lead monthly risk and opportunity assessments in collaboration with sales
  • Analyze business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and partner with commercial teams to develop strategies for growth and risk mitigation
  • Assist in all aspects of commercial financial planning and analysis for the region
  • Collaborate with sub-regions and participate in the S&OP process, validating sales volumes and prices, monitoring inventory, and overseeing customer payment behavior
  • Act as a strategic partner connecting sales, marketing, and business development functions
  • Provide input on customer pricing strategies, credit limits, and regional pricing initiatives, managing approval workflows with global stakeholders
  • Contribute to financial accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal standards, supporting global accounting processes
  • Work alongside Group Finance to enhance financial systems and processes for maximum efficiency
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the regional finance leadership

Candidate Profile

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP BW or similar systems
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced international environment is highly advantageous
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and generate insights
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to strategic financial planning
  • Language: Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written

 

Job ID 41180869