Finance Business Manager

Description

Responsible for managing the full branded P&L, supporting Brand Managers and the Finance Director. Prepares financial reports and insights to guide strategic decisions and improve profitability. Acts as a business partner to brand teams, ensuring financial viability, ROI, and compliance with financial policies and processes.

Strategy & Planning

• Lead brand estimates, budgeting, and CAPEX planning.
• Consolidate and reforecast P&L to meet financial targets.
• Input and manage financial models for planning and reporting.
  
  

Business Partnering

• Provide commercial support and analysis to brand teams.
• Collaborate with Regional FP&A; advise on financial policies and priorities.
  
  

Finance & Accounting

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards; educate non-finance staff.
• Support financial controls and operational projects.
• Prepare monthly entries and monitor sales and expenses.
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver timely financial and commercial reports using SAP, Onestream, BI.
• Provide commentary, KPI tracking, and ad hoc analysis.
• Assess financial impact of projects and initiatives.
  
  

Capability Building & Improvement

• Promote financial literacy and process automation.
• Simplify reporting to support better decision-making.
  
  

P&L Custodianship

• Manage corporate models (COGs, GTN, A&P, Employee Costs, etc.).
• Track variances, ensure data integrity, and drive corrective actions.
  
  

Commercial Awareness

• Leverage CRM insights, monitor economic risks, and evaluate ad spend effectiveness.
  
  

Requirements & Experience

• Experience in Finance and business analytics
• Experience in a fast-moving consumer products industry
• Accounting/Auditing experience is preferable
  
  

System Knowledge And Experience

• SAP
• Onestream and BI (Business Intelligence)
• Advanced Excel,
• PowerPoint,
• MS Office
  
  

Key Personal Characteristics

• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model scenarios and predict outcomes.
• Detail-oriented, innovative, and solution-focused.
• Energetic, self-confident, and consistent with a positive, proactive mindset.
• High integrity with strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels.
• Organized, efficient in time management, and accurate in data handling.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.