Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance Lead

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance Lead

San Mateo, CA

Responsibilities:
• Commercially focused manager supporting the global subscription services business in both financial planning and as a key business partner on all commercial propositions.
• Responsible for the financial planning governance and coordination for the Global services forecast contributing to the accurate and timely production of the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts/budgets.
• Monthly analysis of global P&L actuals and flash forecasts, liaising with a variety of global stakeholders to understand and report on key variances with coherent storytelling.
• Commercial modelling and challenge for all promotion and investment proposals for services globally. Providing detailed and accurate modelling as well as commercial challenge.
• Return on investment for all promotion activities with recommendations for process and commercial improvements.

What you'll be doing:
• Manage all Service commercial finance operations.
• Management of 2 Analysts and leadership across the GSBO FP&A team
• Coordinate with D2C commercial finance lead to ensure consistency in assumptions
• Provide business partnering support to services business operations teams and coordinate across internal FP&A team
• Perform services-specific analysis, e.g., business cases and consumer investment analysis
• Drive business results through performing what-if / scenario planning through margin
• Oversee annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly flash submissions for volume, pricing and revenue to ensure global understanding and alignment between D2C and Services
• Coordinate with commercial partners for global planning alignment of volume, price, revenue & promotions
• Ensure submission in global planning tool
• Provide insights, analytics and commentary on standard management reports with a focus around margin analysis

What we're looking for:
• Qualified Accountant with at least 8 years relevant PQE in an FP&A function (prior subscriptions experience preferred)
• Strong financial modelling and commercial acumen with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions.
• Commercial acumen and gravitas with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage).
• Commercial model development preferred.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analyses.
• Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business.
• Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a regional group headquarters.
• Experience of digital products or subscription services preferable
• Proven track record of similar roles/tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the subscription part of one of the below sectors: -
• Online services & E-commerce
• Entertainment business (Game/Film/Music)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkeb9k-18-218-129-100-42 in your application.