Job Description

Commercial Finance Manager (FMCG Food Production)

We are Looking for an Commercial Finance Manager for one of our clients based in the Kuwait.

Title: Commercial Finance Manager Location: Kuwait Experience: 10+ Years of experience.

Job Summary: Responsible for reviewing pricing and investment proposals driving Gross to Net improvement. Key custodian of the budget process and monthly valuation cycle preparing P&Ls and highlighting cause of change Finance lead for key strategic projects such as RTM, Innovation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain price structures for all categories

Review pricing proposals on monthly basis with clear recommendation for approval

Assess, track and review trade spend driving for optimization and ROI improvement

Consolidate inputs and prepare budget financials with assumptions and key drivers

Prepare monthly valuation as per the S&OP process with cause of change

Actively partner with commercial teams on driving growth initiatives with guidance on financial metrics and mix opportunities

Lead the financial evaluation of key strategic projects

Prepare and assess the financial viability of Innovation launch proposals

Prepare adhoc analysis on business health metrics such as channel/customer profitability, Cash Van profitability.

Experience, Qualification & Skills:

Experience: 10 years experience in FMCG company preferably with manufacturing facility in Kuwait.

Qualifcation : Bachelors degree / Additional certification is preferred.

Skills :

Direct RTM experience preferred

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office

Team Player with high integrity and ownership mindset