127 Executive / Management jobs in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director Commercial EMEA in UK this individual is a key business partner to the commercial teams by facilitating actionable insights / analytics and sound decision-making that results in the achievement of the financial objectives of the business. The role includes frequent interaction with Executive Leadership Team (ELT).,

• Partner with the Commercial team to provide strategic direction and support commercial, operational and strategic business decisions
• Supporting key financial and business analysis relating to: portfolio profitability and key reporting metrics; pricing strategies & decisions; sales performance analysis; innovation analytics, commercial scorecarding and interpretation of results, marketing & promotion decisions (including ROI); and support SG&A analysis and investment decisions.
• Directing and overseeing all pricing procedures, analysis, and development. Assisting in development of pricing strategies that align to business targets. Participation in customer price negotiations. Ensuring adequate controls are in place over the customer contract/deal process and that they are in compliance with SOX and all legal requirements.
• Directing the commercial forecast process and providing value-added insights into the operating results of the business. Identifying and support actions in conjunction with business partners to meet financial targets in a flexible and agile manner.
• Directing the coordination and preparation of the long-term plan and annual budget process for the commercial areas. Presenting plans to Management identifying areas of focus and key drivers to ensure profitable growth.
• Developing staff and a successful team through active coaching and management of goals & objectives, aligning individual and organizational development (balanced with business) needs, deploying resources effectively, identifying and planning development opportunities, executing talent review process, identifying future talent and capability needs and prioritizing talent for leadership programs.
  
  Qualified Accountant ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• BSc in Finance or Accounting.
• Significant commercial experience within large multinational business with manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG).
• Strong finance experience with proven senior level financial planning / analysis, commercial finance or accounting.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of financial and analytical techniques (including knowledge of critical business issues and interpreting their impact on financial results of the Division).
• Experience within a SOX environment and SAP.
• Need to understand trends in the industry, including external and internal factors affecting the business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage teams.
• Ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels and areas of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and presentational skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, often conflicting, deadlines.
• Effective communication across functions and geographical borders; adept at working effectively in a matrix organisation structure across multiple cultures.