Group Senior Finance Manager (Commercial)

As a key business partner, you will play a critical part in translating financial insights into commercial impact, improving profitability and supporting key business priorities. Reporting to the Group Finance Controller, you will play a crucial role in the Finance function of the Group, ensuring that the financial performance of the operational business units aligns with the overall strategic goals of the Group. You will work closely with all other functions including Operations, to provide strong support to deliver operating and profitability goals. You will work with various stakeholders to continuously improve processes and systems (ERP, BI, CRM, HRIS, etc), in risk management and to undertake any adhoc projects as required by the Group Finance Controller. This role requires highly organized, strong analytical and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to regional market dynamics and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Review and consolidate submissions from OBUs, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines and strategic objectives Lead the Group in management reporting and prepare monthly Group management reports with analysis Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of operational performance across the Group’s manufacturing plants, including identifying key drivers of financial performance Provide insightful dashboards and recommendations to improve profitability Lead the annual company budgeting and forecasting processes Lead the preparation of the budget pack and develop comprehensive presentation materials for senior management, including financial analysis, key assumptions, risks, and strategic recommendations Review and ensure submissions of budget and forecast by various OBUs are timely and accurate Maintain financial models to support planning and strategic decision-making Evaluate financial justification for manufacturing-related capital projects and equipment activities including assessing the return on investment (ROI) and paybac…