Commercial Finance Business Partner at Kellogg Company

Purpose of the Role:

• To provide financial expertise and support to the Business to facilitate sound business decision-making, and thereby enhance profitability of the Business. To manage all corporate financial planning functions accurately and within deadlines communicated by Corporate.

KPA'S:

• To work together with the Sales and Marketing functions of the business to drive financial performance.
• To work in conjunction with the Commercial Finance Manager, to ensure that proper business support and commercial analysis is provided to Marketing and Sales in terms of business understanding and reporting.
• Provide adequate visibility and understanding behind the Brand and Sales P&L.
• To manage and track the budgets and actuals of sales and marketing in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing partners.
• To provide monthly valuations of products that are used in the monthly update of forecasts.
• Conduct analysis of customer opportunities and perform investigative work on specific problems that arises.
• Implement, monitor and manage internal controls with regards to recording & accounting of Sales and Marketing budgets and actuals.
• To work on best practice reporting initiatives and automation projects that will add value to the business.
• To complete month end processes related to Sales and Marketing spend.
• Highlight risks and opportunities in the business. 

Education and Experience

• A recognised accounting qualification – CIMA, Chartered Accountant etc
• Progressive track record and experience in commercial management in FMCG
• Experience in a senior management capacity, in supporting the Sales function.
• Ideally experience in operating in a multinational and operating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong managerial skills
• Computer literate: MS Office

In depth knowledge of:

• Analytical thinking
• Strong team working skills, and knowledge of how to manage people and their performance
• Achievement Drive
• Customer Focus
• Developing Self
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Leadership