Commercial Finance Manager

Company Description Power Root Marketing is a proudly Malaysian company, recognized for its commitment to wellness, quality, and value through well-loved brands such as Alicafé, Per’l Café, Oligo and Ah Huat. We craft beverages for every lifestyle—whether at home, at work, or on the go—supported by advanced R&D capabilities to ensure the highest nutritional and quality standards, and as we expand globally, we remain guided by our philosophy of enjoying life’s small pleasures, one sip at a time.Role PurposeWe are looking for a driven Commercial Finance Manager based in Kuala Lumpur to partner the business across the Middle East, China, Hong Kong and other APAC markets.This role is responsible for driving profitable growth through business performance analysis, trade spend governance, pricing strategy and commercial insights.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Sales, Marketing and Management to drive profitable and sustainable business growth by providing financial insights and challenging commercial decisions through data-driven analysis.Lead budgeting, forecasting and landing exercises for assigned markets. Monitor key performance indicators and variances, identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations where necessary.Prepare and lead monthly business performance reviews with Sales and Management covering sales, trade spend and profitability.Analyse business performance by market, channel, customer, brand and product to identify growth opportunities and profitability improvement initiatives.Review trade spend proposals to ensure financial viability, optimise return on investment (ROI) and strengthen trade spend governance.Evaluate pricing strategies through financial simulations for new product launches, price adjustments, competitor benchmarking and profitability analysis.Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and generate deeper commercial insights using digital tools. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a transformation environment, with the ability to propose and adapt to new systems, technologies and ways of working.Lead a team of 2-3 Commercial Finance professionals while fostering a high-performing and continuous improvement culture. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively with team members based in the Middle East and be comfortable working across different time zones when required.The responsibilities outlined above is not exhaustive and may evolve over time to reflect changing business needs, priorities and organisational requirements. The role holder is expected to take on additional responsibilities as required to support the business.Qualifications & RequirementsEducationBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.Professional qualification such as ACCA or equivalent is an advantage but not compulsory.Working ExperienceMinimum 6 to 8 years of experience, preferably in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or FP&A.Candidates with Big 4 experience are also encouraged to apply.Experience in FMCG and/or listed company is an advantage.Skills & CompetenciesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with Power BI and AI tools to improve processes is highly desirable.Proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions to support strategic projects and business initiatives.