Senior Commercial Finance Manager

DESCRIPTION

Ready to make your mark in a high-profile finance leadership role? As Senior Commercial Finance Manager , you'll partner directly with the South Pacific Managing Director, lead a talented regional team, and influence strategy across APAC. This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial insight with leadership impact in a role that offers visibility at the highest levels.

Your Impact

Shape the Future : Be the trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding strategy, investment, and long-term planning.

Lead & Inspire : Grow and mentor a high-performing Business Partner team, developing the next generation of finance leaders.

Drive Performance : Own the Annual Operating Plan and forecasting process, turning data into actionable insights that deliver results.

Regional Influence : Lead cost and performance optimization initiatives across APAC, with real scope to impact profitability.

Executive Visibility : Work closely with senior stakeholders, translating financial insights into clear strategies that drive business success.

What's In It for You

A senior seat at the table with direct influence on regional business direction.

Exposure to APAC leadership and opportunities to shape cross-border initiatives.

A platform to demonstrate strategic and commercial leadership in a global business.

Career growth through leading high-impact projects and developing a strong leadership profile.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following :

Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or senior finance leader in a regional / global context.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Commercial acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to translate numbers into strategy.

A forward-thinking mindset with passion for data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Excellent communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

This role will serve as a business partner and trusted advisor to the Managing Director (MD) of the South Pacific (SPAC) region, lead the Business Partner (BP) team across the APAC region, and manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting process. The ideal candidate will also conduct cost driver analysis across APAC and support stakeholder management to assist the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Business Partnering and Advisory :

Act as a trusted advisor to the MD SPAC, providing strategic financial guidance and recommendations to meet and exceed financial targets contributing to commercial decisions, strategic direction, and long-term planning.

Collaborate closely with the MD and senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Offer insights and analysis to support decision-making processes and strategic planning.

Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans, ensuring sustainable growth and margin improvement

Provide challenge, insight, and leadership in strategic reviews, capital investment decisions, and growth initiatives.

2. Leadership of BP Team :

Lead and mentor the Business Partner team across the APAC region.

Lead and coach a team of Finance Business Partners who support a range of business segments across the APAC region

Set the standard for high-impact business partnering — elevating team performance and alignment to business priorities.

Develop the next generation of finance leaders, fostering critical thinking, commercial acumen, and business influence.

Ensures alignment in planning and forecasting across the region

3. AOP and Forecasting Management :

Manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting process for the SPAC region.

Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals by segment across APAC and the SPAC business

Oversee planning, forecasting, and performance management across business segments.

Ensure delivery of accurate, insightful, and value-adding analysis that drives performance and decision-making.

Promote data-led decision-making, improving financial transparency and accountability across the organisation.

4. Cost Driver Analysis :

Conduct detailed cost driver analysis across the APAC region.

Identify key cost drivers and opportunities for cost optimization in the operational branch network and drive productivity improvements

Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.

Identify inventory optimization opportunities to meet operational targets

5. Stakeholder Management :

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior managers, segment leaders and external partners.

Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Facilitate collaboration between finance and other departments to achieve business goals.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, CPA; MBA preferred.

Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role, preferably in a regional or global context.

Strong leadership capability, track record of developing high performing teams

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and analysis

Deep commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into business actions.

Innovation mindset, track record of adopter of technology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to lead and influence senior management and teams.

Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.

Passionate about making a difference—driving better outcomes for the business.