Business Development & Commercial Excellence Manager

Are you ready to move beyond advisory work and take an active role in shaping business performance and growth?

As part of JHB, you will work closely with the Country Manager in Finland and gain broad exposure across the organization. You will help identify opportunities, support key decisions, and lead initiatives that strengthen commercial performance and drive the business forward.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges, influencing stakeholders, and seeing ideas translated into tangible results.

Why This Role?

If you're looking to move beyond advisory work and take on a role with real ownership, this is an exciting opportunity. Working closely with the Country Manager, you will help shape strategic priorities, lead business-critical initiatives, and support key decisions that drive long-term growth and performance.

You will gain broad exposure across the organization while playing a central role in translating strategy into action and results.

Your Mission – Strategic Growth & Value Creation

- Partner closely with the Country Manager to shape business priorities and support long-term growth.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen profitability, market position, and customer value.

- Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses to support key decisions.

- Develop business cases, investment proposals, and recommendations for senior leadership.

- Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio development activities.

Turning Strategy into Results

- Lead cross-functional projects from idea through implementation.

- Coordinate stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

- Ensure progress, manage risks, and maintain momentum across key initiatives.

- Drive accountability and deliver outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Commercial Excellence

- Enhance commercial effectiveness through pricing, customer segmentation, sales enablement, and go-to-market improvements.

- Develop KPI frameworks and reporting tools that support informed decision-making.

- Promote a data-driven and continuous improvement mindset across the organization.

- Establish and implement best practices that strengthen commercial capabilities.

Executive Leadership Support

- Serve as a trusted partner to the Country Manager on business-critical topics.

- Prepare analyses and recommendations that support executive decision-making.

- Foster alignment between local teams and group stakeholders.

- Support organizational development and change initiatives across the business.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a highly driven individual with exceptional analytical capabilities, strong business acumen, and a passion for creating impact.

You are equally comfortable discussing strategy with senior executives as you are rolling up your sleeves to drive implementation and solve operational challenges.

Most importantly, you have a strong ownership mentality and you are motivated by seeing your work translate into business results.

Your Background

- 4–6 years of relevant work experience. Ideally background from a consultancy firm or a private equity / portfolio operations environment

- A strong track record of leading complex business initiatives and delivering measurable impact.

- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Strong commercial and financial understanding.

- Experience developing business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations.

- Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.

- Experience working with data, KPIs, and performance management frameworks.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are considered an advantage.

- Experience from manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, or other operationally intensive industries is highly valued.

What You Can Expect from JHB

• A high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership.

• Significant responsibility and influence from day one.

• Opportunities to drive meaningful business outcomes and long-term value creation.

• An ambitious and entrepreneurial environment where initiative is encouraged and rewarded.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Join us in a high-impact role where you will work closely with senior leadership, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute directly to the future success of the business.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.