Title:  Strategic & Commerce Controller

Job purpose: Co-lead the company governance cycle (Financial performance, business planning and long-term strategic planning), aid in business planning, offer assessments, and identify opportunities. Provide finance-based strategic business partnering to the commerce function, aligning with company strategy while offering financial insights to drive informed decisions and enhance business performance.

Job responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Work with various departments to drive profit growth and cost-efficiency.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of business decisions on finances, providing insights for decision-making.
• Lead business reviews to identify growth opportunities based on financial performance.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the forecasting process for Sales and Marketing teams, including strategic and annual plans as well as their review, challenge and finalization.
• Optimize financial performance by executing Profit and Value Added (P&VA) allocations.
• Collaborate with teams to execute commerce strategies and meet business goals.

Financial Strategy Development

• Work with leadership to create a financial strategy that aligns with the business goals.
• Develop financial objectives and KPIs to guide the company’s strategy.

Business Performance Management

• Analyze and communicate Sales and Marketing performance.
• Ensure reporting provides clear insights and helps improve performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability and process efficiency.

Performance Measurement and Monitoring

• Develop financial metrics to measure success and improve initiatives.
• Monitor financial indicators and compare against industry standards.

Risk Management

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring financial stability.

Financial Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and present financial reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Simplify complex financial information for effective decision-making.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Partner with various teams to understand and address their financial needs.
• Ensure financial considerations are integrated into overall business plans.

Continuous Improvement, Financial Governance, and Compliance

• Improve financial processes, stay updated on trends, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Enforce financial policies, work with auditors to ensure financial integrity.

Requirements:

• Education: University Degree in economics, Finance or similar.
• Experience in working in an international environment and matrix structure.
• Experience in Business analytics, PMO.
• Business acumen (preferable FMCG) with proven commercial affinity
• Exposure to different stakeholders from diverse functions.
• Ability to manage large databases; skilful in managing analytical tools

Functional Competencies:

• English: Proficient
• Storytelling and communication: Advance
• FP&A: Advance
• Strategic direction and alignment: Advance
• Business partnering: Advance
• Stakeholder management: Advance
• Cost / capital conscious mindset: Intermediate
• Business analysis and advisory: Intermediate
• Data-driven insights: Intermediate
• Change ambassador: Intermediate
• Simplification, automation and AI: Intermediate
• Innovation and project management: Basic
• Continuous process improvement: Basic