Commercial Finance Manager East

• Manage and execute financial planning and performance management activities for an assigned regional, business, country, supply chain, commercial, or corporate finance scope.


• Lead planning and forecasting activities, including strategic plans, annual contracts, financial targets, and performance outlooks.


• Collect, structure, validate, and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.


• Deliver financial reporting and performance analysis across key financial KPIs and investment decisions.


• Develop financial models and provide insights that support business decisions, strategic priorities, and cost-management objectives.


• Maintain a strong control and compliance environment within the assigned area and ensure adherence to relevant policies and external requirements.


• Support senior finance and business leaders by preparing critical financial information used to evaluate strategies and make informed decisions.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, working methods, efficiency, and adoption of digital technologies.


• Contribute to a high-performing finance organization by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and developing finance talent.


• Help strengthen the local FP&A talent pipeline and contribute to broader finance development initiatives.


• Where applicable, coordinate with and manage resources provided by external vendors or third-party partners.

Requirements

• Strong professional expertise in financial planning and performance management, including data collection, structuring, analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.


• Demonstrated understanding of financial KPIs, investment decisions, cost management, and the drivers required to achieve business objectives.


• Experience working within a regional or local organization, preferably in a consumer packaged goods, FMCG, or related environment.


• Strong commercial and economic acumen, with an understanding of market dynamics and the local consumer and snacking landscape.


• Proven leadership capabilities and experience building effective partnerships within a large regional or local organization.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.


• A growth-oriented and digitally minded approach, with the ability to identify strategic opportunities and use technology to improve operational efficiency.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling capabilities.


• High standards of integrity, sound judgment, and accountability, with the ability to make balanced decisions in line with policies, values, and regulations.


• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of deliverables and maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.


• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field is typically expected.

Benefits

• Full-time employment within a global consumer goods and finance organization.


• Remote working arrangement based in India.


• Opportunities to work closely with senior business and finance leaders on strategic decisions.


• Exposure to financial planning, performance management, commercial finance, and investment decision-making.


• Opportunities for professional development and finance talent development.


• Access to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.


• Potential mobility and relocation support where applicable, including international transfer assistance in qualifying circumstances.


• An inclusive, diverse, and collaborative working environment focused on employee growth and career development.


• Opportunities to contribute to a globally recognized portfolio of consumer brands and a large-scale business operating across multiple markets.