COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Role purpose
The Commercial Finance Manager acts as a trusted finance business partner to Sales, Marketing and other functional leaders. The role provides forward-looking analysis, planning discipline and commercial insight to support profitable growth, improve decision-making and deliver business commitments.
Key aspects of the role
Commercial finance partnering
- Partner with Sales and Marketing on go-to-market plans and commercial strategies
- Provide financial insight and business ‘sense’ to formulated draft plans.
Planning & Analysis
- Drive analysis and insights and turn them into business actions
- Support in leading the annual Spring Plan (budget) and monthly budgeting process
- Provide financial support to the Commercial team in ensuring achievement of financial targets, proactive engagement in risks and opportunities assessment and influence business actions to address them
- Assume responsibility for month end results including detailed review, presentation to commercial team with focus on action plans to sustain/improve results
- Lead ROI methodology to ensure accurate budget allocation, including post evaluation of initiatives
Process and collaboration
- Improve planning, reporting and analysis processes, tools and templates.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Data & Technology and Finance teams.
- Ensure finance processes are accurate, timely and aligned with company requirements.
The individual
- Preferably FMCG background with at least 8-10 years working closely with Commercial Sales and Marketing teams
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline; professional qualification preferred.
- Good grasp of business dynamics, with exposure to Operations, Supply Chain as well as Sales and Marketing
- Excellent analytical and business skills.
- Passionate, driven by quality and achieving results, high level of integrity
- Proactive and results driven
- High level competence using spreadsheet applications and experience with ERP, planning or business-intelligence systems such as SAP or comparable tools.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.
Skills Required
- At least 8–10 years of experience working closely with Commercial Sales and Marketing teams, preferably in FMCG
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification in finance or accounting
- Experience or exposure to Operations and Supply Chain
- Excellent analytical and business skills
- High competence using spreadsheet applications
- Experience with ERP, planning, or business intelligence systems such as SAP or comparable tools
- Minimum age qualifications in the country where the job is located
What We Do
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. General Mills is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best—bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
