finance business partner commerce

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and act as sparring partner for departments of responsibility, providing financial management information/guidelines and advice to Commerce Line Managers, supporting them in delivering financial targets.

This role also contributes to the development of budget, outlooks and financial steering processes ans acts as an advisor from financial perspective, translating operational actions into financial performance indicators.

What you will focus on

• Be a proactive business partner and provide valuable input in order to be able to steer the business on a daily basis in order to meet the financial targets

• Work closely and partner with Commerce Departments’ line managers, to support in developing a financial strategy to improve business performance

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget, quarterly forecasts and month end close processes, by working closely with Commerce Directors, providing necessary data and challenging the input and decision making

• Be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information per category / product (national and Private Label) and proceed in various analyses of financial indicators (KPIs)

• Prepare weekly rolling latest estimates along with the business and steering the business towards achieving the targets

• Support Commerce Directors in resolving any concerns on the financial performances of the area of responsibility, understand performance drivers & business trends and provide support in preparing latest estimate projections

• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects as required, covering both Finance and Commerce departments’ needs

• Ensure the compliance with appropriate processes, policies, and controls according to the Risk and Control framework

Who we are looking for

• Working experience of at least 5 years, as a Finance Business Partner/Commercial Finance in a senior role with hands on experience on product category financial analysis, tracking COGS savings, promo evaluation & business case preparation 

• Ability to analyze and present financial information to senior management

• Commercially driven mindset with ability to understand, challenge and inform on investment decisions

• Retail/FMCG experience would be considered an asset

• BSc in Finance or any relevant field. MSc would be considered an asset

• ACCA certification (or other equivalent) would be considered an asset

• Experience in SAP, Hyperion, Power BI would be considered an asset

• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office

The value you bring

• Analytical Thinking | Effectively analyze all related information to quickly conclude on sustainable solutions – numerical proficiency

• Organizational Mastery | Prioritize tasks effectively, manage time efficiently while handling multiple projects   and adhering to deadlines

• Stakeholder’s management | Seek & value stakeholders’ views, relate positively with others  

• Results & Quality Orientation | Take ownership of your actions and achieve high-end results.

• Authentic Communication | deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner, create wow effect to audiences

• Togetherness | value team’s ideas, uniqueness and safeguard belonging.

We care for you 

• Competitive remuneration package

• A buddy to support you during onboarding

• Free lunch meals in our restaurant

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning programs

• Health insurance

• Available parking

• Hybrid way of working

• Wellbeing Program

A place where everyone belongs

All our candidates and employees are treated with respect and equality, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and equality, we have signed the Diversity Charter Greece , we are certified with the SHARE Equality Label and we are members of LEAD Network, recognizing our tangible actions toward a truly inclusive work environment.

*All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality