CareerPlan

CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL

CAMBRIDGE, gbFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

Trusted business partner to Head of Finance West and UK/Ireland & BeNeLux Leadership Team, providing financial guidance, stewardship, and data-driven insights to drive business growth.

Role type

Senior Finance Business Partner (Commercial Finance Lead)

Builds

Financial models, forecasts, budgets, variance analysis reports, and strategic commercial insights for Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers, and Lawn & Garden businesses.

Domain

Agriculture (Crop Protection) + Financial Planning & Analysis

Required skills

Commercial finance, financial planning & analysis, performance management, IFRS accounting, business partnering, scenario planning, process improvement, advanced analytics, digital finance tools, leadership, influence without authority

Preferred skills

MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, agricultural industry experience, Dutch language proficiency, AI-enabled decision support solutions

Technologies

SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), AI-powered solutions

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights; own end-to-end forecasting and budgeting processes; lead preparation of financial reports and variance analysis; collaborate on pricing strategies and commercial terms; support cash generation and working capital optimization; ensure integrity of financial reporting and compliance with IFRS; drive continuous improvement through automation and data quality enhancement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership attributes