At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pricing strategy and financial planning for a multi-billion-pound operation.
- Company: Market-leading international industrial business with a dynamic leadership team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and strategic impact.
- Why this job: Shape business decisions and influence market strategies in a complex supply chain.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong commercial finance and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.
A market-leading international industrial business is seeking a commercially-minded finance leader to join a strategically important division operating at the heart of a complex, commodity-sensitive supply chain. Sitting within a highly visible leadership team and reporting to the Finance Director, you will combine commercial finance, pricing strategy, market insight and long-term planning to help shape business decisions across a multi-billion-pound operation. Working closely with senior operational, procurement and finance leaders, you will play a key role in understanding market dynamics, driving pricing strategy and ensuring the business can successfully navigate changing economic and commodity conditions.
The Opportunity
- Leading pricing strategy and margin management activities across the business.
- Developing market assumptions and supporting long-term strategic planning.
- Delivering financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
- Providing insight on market movements, pricing trends and commercial opportunities.
- Influencing senior stakeholders and constructively challenging business assumptions.
- Supporting the ongoing development of integrated planning and forecasting processes.
- Driving simplification and improvement of complex finance and reporting processes.
We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:
- Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong commercial finance, FP&A, pricing or strategic finance experience.
- Previous responsibility for pricing, profitability, margin management or forecasting.
- Experience operating within a commodity-sensitive or cost-driven environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong financial modelling and scenario planning capability.
Hybrid working is 1 - 2 days a week in the London office.
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As a Senior Compliance Business Partner, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK financial services sector. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to employee development ensures you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement. With a focus on fair value and customer-centric decision-making, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business in a culture that prioritises accountability and excellence.
