Commercial Finance Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Developing Financial Models:
  Constructing detailed financial models to predict future financial performance under various scenarios.
• Forecasting:
  Utilizing historical data, market trends and seasonality to project future revenues, expenses, and profitability.
• Strategic Analysis:
  Providing insights on potential business ventures and strategic decisions through detailed financial analysis.
• Product Analysis:
  Provide financial models that can be used to build profitable

  Budget and Forecast Management

• Budget Creation:
  Collaborating with department heads to create realistic and achievable budgets that align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Variance Analysis:
  Comparing actual financial performance against the budget and investigating significant variances to understand their causes.
• Resource Allocation:
  Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently to support key business initiatives and operational needs.

  Reporting and Compliance

• Financial Statements Preparation:
  Overseeing the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with accounting standards.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensuring all financial reporting complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as GAAP or IFRS.
• Internal Reporting:
  Providing timely and accurate financial reports to internal stakeholders to aid in decision-making.

  Performance Monitoring

• KPI Tracking:
  Identifying and monitoring key performance indicators to measure financial health and operational performance.
• Benchmarking:
  Comparing the company’s financial performance against industry standards and competitors.
• Performance Reviews:
  Conducting regular reviews with management to discuss financial performance and implement necessary adjustments.

  Risk Management

• Risk Identification:
  Recognizing financial risks related to market fluctuations, credit, liquidity, and operational inefficiencies.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies:
  Developing and implementing strategies to manage and mitigate identified risks.

  Stakeholder Management and Decision Support

• Providing decision support to senior finance leadership
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• Providing real-time support, financial guidance, and insights into business performance
• Supporting development of business cases and proposing financial solutions to challenges
• Works closely with business units to understand their needs and challenges.
• Develops business cases for new initiatives and assesses commercial feasibility.

  Cost Control and Efficiency

• Cost Analysis:
  Conducting thorough analyses of cost structures to identify areas for cost reduction.
• Process Improvement:
  Recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supplier Negotiations:
  Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to obtain the best terms and pricing to control procurement costs.

  Investment Analysis

• Capital Expenditure (Capex) Evaluation:
  Assessing the financial viability of potential capital expenditures and projects.
• Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis:
  Calculating and analyzing the expected return on investment for various projects and initiatives.