Commercial Finance Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager.

The role sits within the broader Finance Operations team with our vision to create value beyond the numbers. Our 5 key goals are:

• Commit to excellence
• Partner the business
• Empower decision making through data
• Grow and reward our people
• Innovate and transform

The purpose of the role is to support the mobile experience (MX) business with commercial and financial support to SMP sim‑free within MX Division of Samsung Electronics UK. The role sits within the Finance Operations team, is a business‑partnering role supporting the divisional Product Management, Sales, AR, Ops and FP&A teams, and reports into the Senior Commercial Manager.

• Work closely with senior leadership and functional heads to influence and shape business strategy across the retail and pure‑player channels.
• Present and communicate financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Offer solutions to foster revenue growth by optimising investment to drive the best possible value for the business.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders mainly Customers as they relate to commercial finance matters.

• Partner with PM and sales to evaluate the financial viability of corporate plans and investments by delivering insight and recommendations.
• Support with the development and implementation of the investment and management frameworks aligned to divisional commercial objectives.
• Increase efficiency and enhance commercial results derived from sales deduction investment across Smartphone retail and pure‑player channels as well as reviewing how this links with overall smartphone strategy.
• Manage Investment Pot and ensure governance is in place as well as following ROI analysis.
• Manage product performance and associated KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities where necessary.

• Lead monthly forecasting processes and reviews with FP&A.
• Ensure robust forecasts are in place having challenged and interrogated the key inputs with the relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Division’s quarterly and monthly financial planning processes.
• Provide financial models and scenario analysis to support commercial strategy and decision‑making.
• Analyse variances between actual performance and forecast, identifying key drivers and recommending actions.

• Develop and manage key performance indicators to track commercial performance of key merchants.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to commercial activities, including revenue, net price SD and costs risks.
• Work closely and collaborate with Product Management and Sales to drive financial performance and ensure the delivery of the Division’s financial objectives such as sales, profitability and market share.
• Work with the FP&A team to prepare valuable reporting and analysis to support management with solutions to key challenges (e.g. underachievement of SO for key devices).

• Ensure strong control and governance in the financial activities undertaken by the Divisions.
• Manage the Balance sheet in line with internal and external policies.
• Provide guidance on the accounting for more complex customer deals, obtaining technical advice from other areas of Finance where necessary and ensuring that transactions are supported within agreed accounting standards.
• Guide on structuring commercial models (SOF) and their implementation in terms of the existing systems/processes, along with supporting on testing of new models.

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Linking financial decisions to broader business strategies and medium‑term goals, helping the sub‑category division navigate complex commercial landscapes.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts in a simple, understandable way for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Working effectively across departments including sales, PM, operations while influencing decisions.
• Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and analysis while balancing the need for speed and efficiency.
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