We are hiring a Commercial Finance Lead to support Sales and Manufacturing teams with financial insights that drive planning, efficiency, and business growth. This role will focus on forecasting, margin analysis, and aligning financial planning with strategic goals. The role involves evaluating projects for cost-efficiency and commercial impact, while ensuring compliance and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will also lead financial modeling for pricing, promotions, and new product initiatives, and maintain a robust MIS to support executive decision-making.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis


Lead the development of financial models, budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance reports, including manufacturing and sales operating statements, gross margin analysis, overhead tracking, and cash flow forecasting to support strategic decision-making.


Cost & Performance Management


Analyze production and supply chain costs, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate trade finance reports (e.g. TAT, lead time deviations, credit days, receivables), and implement cost optimization initiatives to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.


Business Partnering & Strategic Support


Collaborate with cross-functional teams—sales, operations, and supply chain—to support pricing strategies, product profitability, investment appraisals, and margin protection efforts, ensuring data-driven commercial decisions.


Treasury, Foreign Exchange & Insurance Oversight


Manage treasury functions including working capital optimization, FX bidding and swaps, and MIS reporting. Oversee corporate insurance policies (IAR, marine, project, etc.), conduct risk assessments, and manage claims and insurer relationships.


Supply Chain & Inventory Control


Supervise logistics and import processes, supplier and freight management, and customs clearance. Ensure inventory control of finished goods, track slow-moving stock, and minimize tied-down capital through efficient ROR and stock optimization.


Leadership, Compliance & Process Improvement


Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, enforce financial controls and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline financial processes, and strengthen governance.


Qualification/ Experience


Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
Certifications: Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA are highly desirable, CFA would be an edge.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in financial management roles within the manufacturing sector, with at least 8 years in a leadership position.


Skills


Analytical thinking
Communication skills
problem solving skill
Technical Proficiency
Leadership