Purpose of the job:
Reporting to the EMEA Commercial Controller, the Commercial Finance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of finance as it relates to a portfolio of operations.
As a key business partner, the successful candidate will support Business Directors and their direct reports in driving growth and business performance by providing financial expertise and insight, as well as our warehouse operation in the Czech Republic. The Commercial Finance Manager will also use their technical and inter-personal skills to ensure that key governance processes and framework are adhered to and seek to improve current processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with operational management, ensuring a strong understanding of the business and its commercial drivers
Providing regular reporting on financial performance and business KPIs
Proactively identifying and highlighting opportunities to improve business performance
Providing commercial modelling and assisting in business case building
Managing periodic planning and forecasting processes, supporting management with necessary analysis and guidance
Supporting the effectiveness of the Finance function
Initiate and deliver projects and process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the function
Support the continued development of our reporting suite; providing guidance and support to the business users and proactively identifying opportunities to improve clarity and understanding
Work collaboratively with colleagues fulfilling different roles within the wider function; including transactional finance and Group
Ensuring HH Global’s financial governance frameworks are understood and adhered to
Providing ad-hoc analysis, guidance and support across any and all matters related to financial performance and processes
Knowledge, Skills + Experience:
The successful candidate will recognize our company as one in which they can advance their career through high performance, developing and demonstrating a strong understanding of the business and a desire to take on additional responsibilities across new clients, services and geographies.
Skills & Experience
Fluent in English
Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
Previous experience as a finance business partner or in a commercial role
Strong command of Excel and experience with relevant financial systems, including ERP and reporting platforms
Good understanding of general accounting processes
Personal Attributes
Excellent communication skills; able to clearly and concisely articulate relevant information to the business and our clients
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and geographies and challenge senior leaders where appropriate
Organised and proactive; able to work independently and as part of a team
Highly numerate and with an eye for detail