Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working) 75- 85kpa plus great benefits- inc a 20% BonusOur client, a leading consumer goods business are looking to add a highly commercially focussed finance professional to the business, due to successful talent planning.The successful candidate will need to understand brand performance, drive innovation, and ensure marketing investments deliver strong return on investments. The role requires a natural business partner to build positive relationships, results-oriented plans and communicating commercials with clarity. This role is on a fast track to become a Head of Finance, within circa 18-24months. Key Duties:- Educate and define the strategy, vision and investment opportunities behind the brands, in partnership with Marketing Directors, to drive long term balanced growth. Support on opportunities surrounding promotions, pricing and pack architecture to improve value. Deliver outstanding commercial financial management, focussing on performance management, planning and forecasting, to recognise and forecast brand performance. Define the Financial support to the Brand Planning process, leading the marketing Brand Managers through construction of the Brand Strategies. Maintain clarity over business performance, understanding drivers of performance (including trends, brand/customer/channel profitability and external competitor influences) which enable planning, supporting course correction and achieving opportunities. ..... full job details .....