Finance Business Partner

This pivotal role will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership and strategic partnership to frozen solutions for Saudi. The role is focused on Category and Innovation. The successful candidate will drive profitable growth by translating commercial strategies into financial outcomes, ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, and decision‑making. This will include strategy planning, RGM, new product innovation partnership in frozen solution range.

• Strategic Business Partnering:
  Act as a key financial business partner to Category Marketing and Sales teams, providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic planning, new product development, and portfolio optimization.
• Commercial Initiative Evaluation:
  Lead the financial evaluation of all commercial initiatives, including pricing strategies, promotional activities, trade spend, and marketing campaigns, ensuring ROI maximization and adherence to financial targets.
• Performance Analysis:
  Develop and implement robust financial models and dashboards to track, analyze, and report on category performance, identifying key drivers of profitability and areas for improvement.
• Forecasting & Budgeting:
  Collaborate with Category teams to develop accurate and insightful financial forecasts and budgets for assigned categories, incorporating market trends, competitive landscape, and commercial strategies.
• Post‑Mortem Analysis:
  Conduct thorough post‑implementation reviews of commercial programs to assess effectiveness and identify best practices.

• Lead commercial financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• P&L Ownership:
  Provide financial leadership and support for the Saudi Frozen Solutions Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, driving initiatives to optimize revenue, manage costs, and enhance profitability.
• Gross Margin Management:
  Proactively identify opportunities to improve gross margin through cost optimization, pricing adjustments, and mix management.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with sales and marketing, and other departments to ensure financial alignment and support decision‑making.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance financial processes and systems within the supply chain function.
• Commercial Deal Support:
  Provide financial analysis and negotiation support for significant commercial agreements and contracts within KSA.

• Develop Saudi MAP.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with supply chain activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
• Strong understanding of commercial finance, trade investments, and pricing strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic financial decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• 8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering within the FMCG sector.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East market is a plus.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Sales

• Food and Beverage Services