Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and completion of the annual Supply Chain budget
- Coordinate budget submissions across regions and ensure deadlines are met
- Develop and communicate high-level budget assumptions to regional teams
- Support forecasting and provide commercial insight into key cost drivers
- Own financial modelling and scenario analysis for electricity, natural gas and aluminium commodity exposures
- Evaluate hedging opportunities and risks through simulation modelling
- Provide recommendations for procurement and treasury decision-making
- Produce and maintain monthly Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning reporting
- Own and maintain Cost-to-Serve models within Anaplan
- Analyse variances against budget, forecast and prior-year performance
- Provide reporting and commentary for senior management
- Lead ad hoc New Product Development costing analysis
- Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial teams on product profitability and business cases
- Support annual supplier negotiations through financial analysis and modelling
- Conduct commercial assessments of supplier tenders and sourcing opportunities
- Maintain the Supply Chain COGS Risk & Opportunity Tracker
- Support leadership in identifying, quantifying and mitigating key risks
- Provide analysis and reporting for governance and risk management processes
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in a relevant field
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
- Experience working in Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement or Commercial Analysis roles
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to build robust financial models
- Experience with planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, Power BI, NetSuite, SAP or similar
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
- Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or consumer goods environments (desirable)
- Knowledge of commodity markets and hedging principles (desirable)
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in financial modelling, budget preparation, and supply chain analysis, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and commercial insight. Proficient in using planning and reporting systems to support decision-making and risk management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Financial Modelling
- Budget Preparation
- Anaplan
- Stakeholder Management
- Commodity Market Knowledge
Hard Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Budget Preparation
- Cost Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
- Hedging Principles
- Commercial Assessment
- Data Analysis
Soft Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
- ACA
- ACCA
- CIMA
Industry Keywords
- Supply Chain
- Finance
- Procurement
- Commercial Analysis
- FMCG
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
Tools & Technologies
- Anaplan
- Power BI
- NetSuite
- SAP
- Excel
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Commercial Manager – Supply Chain employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
