Key Responsibilities
* Support regional financial planning and analysis processes, including long-term planning, budgeting, outlooks, and forecasts
* Manage monthly closing procedures and reporting, focusing on sales performance, pricing, margins, and sales adjustments
* Coordinate regional cost control initiatives related to sales and business development activities
* Review accounts receivable and monitor rebate accruals, ensuring alignment with expectations by working with sales teams
* Lead monthly risk and opportunity assessments in collaboration with sales
* Analyze business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and partner with commercial teams to develop strategies for growth and risk mitigation
* Assist in all aspects of commercial financial planning and analysis for the region
* Collaborate with sub-regions and participate in the S&OP process, validating sales volumes and prices, monitoring inventory, and overseeing customer payment behavior
* Act as a strategic partner connecting sales, marketing, and business development functions
* Provide input on customer pricing strategies, credit limits, and regional pricing initiatives, managing approval workflows with global stakeholders
* Contribute to financial accounting and reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal standards, supporting global accounting processes
* Work alongside Group Finance to enhance financial systems and processes for maximum efficiency
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the regional finance leadership