Collaborate with commercial finance skills
- sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams.
- Translate financial data into actionable business insights.
- Challenge assumptions and support commercial decisions with data-driven analysis.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and financial risks.
- Provide insight into revenue drivers, cost structures, and margins.
Pricing & Profitability Analysis
- Develop pricing models, margin analysis, and profitability reports by product, customer, or channel.
- Support pricing strategies to maximize revenue without compromising margins.
Cost Control & Efficiency Projects
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in procurement, operations, or logistics.
- Support strategic initiatives like make-vs-buy, outsourcing, or process optimization.
Revenue & Sales Analysis
- Analyze sales trends, customer behaviors, and revenue leakage.
- Evaluate the financial impact of promotions, discounts, and contract terms.
Investment Appraisal / Business Case Development
- Build robust ROI, NPV, IRR models for new projects or capital expenditures.
- Evaluate and present business cases for product launches, market expansion, or automation.
Commercial Strategy Support
- Contribute to go-to-market planning, customer segmentation, and channel strategies.
- Assist in pricing negotiations, contract reviews, and tender support.
KPI Tracking & Dashboard Reporting
- Design and deliver commercial dashboards that track key business metrics.
- Use tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards for dynamic reporting.
Scenario Planning & Sensitivity Analysis
- Model various business scenarios (e.g., volume decline, price changes, FX impact).
- Help leadership prepare for uncertainty and assess business resilience.
ERP and Data Skills
- Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for financial data extraction.
- Comfortable with Excel, SQL, Power Query, and data visualization platforms.
Strong Communication & Influence
- Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Influence decisions by presenting financial implications in business terms.
Commercial Compliance & Risk Awareness
- Understand contractual obligations, credit risks, and commercial governance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.
ERP and Data Skills
- Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for financial data extraction.
- Comfortable with Excel, SQL, Power Query, and data visualization platforms.
Strong Communication & Influence
- Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Influence decisions by presenting financial implications in business terms.
Commercial Compliance & Risk Awareness
- Understand contractual obligations, credit risks, and commercial governance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.