Commercial Finance Manager
Our Client is a passionate and dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation based in Dubai. On their behalf, we are seeking a Commercial Finance Director to oversee the business stream for a well-known division of the firm.
This role reports to the ELR Commercial Controller, and is responsible for ensuring that sales & profit are optimized and effectively managed and providing strong commercial & financial advice on margin management, capital investment and other operational issues.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and direct the business through each planning cycle and assist the General Manager in developing meaningful analysis to explain business performance
• Complete financial evaluation on all Promotions & NPD; Pre & Post launch, breakeven analysis and identify key learnings
• Reporting on key performance measures for the business on a weekly and monthly basis investigating and explaining key variances
• Work closely with Operations and Marketing teams, supporting with insightful sales / margin / promotional analysis ensuring the team understands the information (food cost/wastage)
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis to understand impact of operational decisions highlighting where corrective action required
• Manage month end reporting process - highlight any variance to overheads budget
• Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities v budget
• Prepare monthly Exec report including insightful commentary
• Manage relationship with Franchise partners
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with 3-5 years plus of experience in commercial/analytical roles in the Retail/FMCG sectors. You must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and be a strong communicator at all levels. Experience managing the budgeting process for multiple business units is essential, as is exemplary attention to detail.
About the CompanyWith a genuine understanding of what our Clients and Candidates need to succeed, Green Gulf Careers believe that honest and open relationships at every level are paramount to both our success and yours. We have a hugely diverse talent pool and we take the utmost care in matching them to our equally diverse Client base in order to achieve success at every level.
Whilst partnering with organisations across the Gulf, whether it be a SME or a leading Multinational, our team has extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of both the economic trends and cultural business diversities in this region.
When engaging with us, you will deal with a dedicated Consultant who has a strong knowledge of your industry and sector and who will take time to get to know you and your Individual or Company needs. We pride ourselves on our discreet, transparent and service focused approach and to that end, we will form a relationship based on a mutual respect which really assists us understand your requirements. Our experience in industry adds particular value to the recruitment process and whilst we recruit at all levels and disciplines, we offer the same exceptional service levels should you be recruiting a junior member of staff or at Company Director level.
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