CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL
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