Senior Manager Business Finance

Overview

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders by providing practical and implementable financial solutions to commercial and operational finance challenges.
• Lead and manage a team of analysts, ensuring effective delivery of leadership requirements and proper management of project pipelines and expectations.
• Assess financial and operational issues, identify trends and patterns, and present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Manage financial and data analytics projects to evaluate the impact of promotional campaigns, events, and strategic initiatives.
• Clearly define problem statements, methodologies, assumptions, and insights to support commercial leadership decision-making.
• Act as the financial lead in commercial strategy discussions and identify financial risks related to strategic projects.
• Support prioritization of strategic initiatives through development of detailed financial business cases at both program and project levels.
• Present financial risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Monitor and report financial performance of strategic projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead annual financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Guide business leaders in setting financial targets aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and adapt plans based on changing business conditions.
• Facilitate regular financial performance review meetings with stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and business-focused management reports.
• Advise on financial compliance matters and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions where required.
• Serve as the key liaison between the business unit and the central Finance function.
• Coordinate alignment on financial practices, policies, and reporting standards with central Finance teams.
• Collaborate on cross-functional financial initiatives and contribute to central Finance strategies and decisions.
• **Requirements and Skills**

Core Skills & Competencies

• Ability to manage and influence executive-level stakeholders effectively.
• Strong expertise in data analytics and handling large datasets.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Proven experience in financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with capability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance and business unit leaders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA or CFA is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management.
• Demonstrated track record in leading financial analysis and strategic initiatives.