Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Finance to drive financial strategy and decision-making within our fast-paced FMCG environment . This role is pivotal in overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to ensure profitability and sustainable growth in a competitive market. You will leverage advanced financial systems and analytical tools to assess market trends, optimize pricing strategies, and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and manage dynamic financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, ensuring agility in responding to market changes within FMCG.
• Commercial Finance Support: Provide data-driven insights to support pricing, promotional effectiveness, sales performance, and supply chain optimization.
• Expert Systems & Automation: Utilize financial systems to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline financial processes, and drive automation for efficiency in a high-volume business.
• Market & Consumer Insights: Analyze financial and market data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities. Provide actionable insights to support product launches, distribution strategies, and cost control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams to align financial strategy with business objectives and improve profitability.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous process improvements.
• Risk & Performance Management: Monitor key financial indicators, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain business stability in a volatile FMCG landscape.
• Process Optimization: Continuously refine financial processes and reporting structures to drive efficiency and accuracy in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of finance experience , with at least 3 years in a managerial role, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods, or retail .
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and commercial finance .
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP tools, and data analytics platforms .
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, and dynamic market .
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Strategic mindset with problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for operational efficiency .

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

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