Senior Manager, Commercial Finance & FP&A

We are partnering with a global manufacturing consumer organization to identify a Senior Manager, Commercial Finance & FP&A. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines financial planning and analysis with commercial business partnering, supporting a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Forecasting & AnalysisLead the monthly forecasting process, including assumptions, consolidation, stakeholder alignment, submissions, and executive reviews.Drive annual budgeting and long-range planning activities.Maintain disciplined risk and opportunity tracking processes to improve forecast accuracy.Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and business planning.Ensure alignment between financial plans, demand forecasts, commercial assumptions, and operational priorities. Performance Reporting & Business InsightsLead month-end close analysis and divisional financial reporting.Deliver meaningful variance analysis across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and key business drivers.Produce executive reporting packages that translate financial performance into actionable insights.Support senior leadership by identifying business risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.Commercial Finance & Profitability ManagementPartner with business leaders to manage costs, investments, and productivity initiatives.Conduct customer, channel, category, and product profitability analysis.Develop financial models that support pricing, investment, and growth decisions.Identify opportunities to improve margins, spending efficiency, and overall financial performance.Drive financial discipline while maintaining a commercially pragmatic approach. Business Partnership & Strategic SupportAct as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional leaders.Support key business decisions through financial modelling, scenario planning, and ROI analysis.Challenge assumptions constructively and provide clear recommendations supported by data.Help stakeholders understand trade-offs and implications of strategic decisions. Leadership & Team DevelopmentCoach, mentor, and develop junior finance talent.Establish clear priorities, standards, and processes across the team.Promote a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Enhance financial storytelling and business partnering capabilities within the broader finance function. QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.8-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, or related finance functions.Strong experience owning forecasts, budgets, planning processes, and management reporting.Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with financial systems and reporting tools. What Success Looks LikeYou are someone who:Takes ownership and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.Combines analytical rigour with strong commercial judgement.Presents solutions and recommendations, not just analysis.Communicates effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.