Senior Commercial Finance Analyst - Global Travel Retail

Role Purpose

As part of the Global Travel Retail Finance team, the Senior Commercial Finance Analyst supports the financial management of the Regional P&L down o CAAP. The role acts as a true Business Partner, working closely with the Regional Travel Retail Commercial Director and the regional commercial team, providing timely analysis, insights and financial recommendations to support sustainable and profitable growth. The position plays an important role in planning, performance analysis, revenue optimization, investment effectiveness and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Financial forecasting & budgeting: Participate in the monthly S&OP cycle, translating volume forecasts into financial projections down to CAAP. Provide analysis, insights and recommendations, and identify, quantify and monitor regional year-to-go risks and opportunities
• Gross to Net: Support Revenue Optimization by customers, channel and brand to improve revenue performance and maximize profitability through:

1. Developing and maintaining Value chains by customer, channel, location and brand,
2. Supporting development of pricing corridors in collaboration with commercial team
3. Monitoring pricing execution against the agreed strategy

• Supporting the commercial team in trade term negotiations, including the preparation of price letters
• Monitor A&P investment by customer, location, channel and brand, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility of spend
• Prepare ROI analyses for key initiatives, identify opportunities to improve investment effectiveness and share relevant learnings
• Partner with the Regional commercial and CCM team on key projects, particularly innovation initiatives
• Collaborate with Regional Supply Chain Finance to understand COGS evolution
• Process improvement: contribute to automation, reporting simplification and stronger use of available systems and data, in collaboration with the broader GTR finance team

Expected deliverables:

• Ensure that financial submissions down to CAAP are accurate, complete and on time
• Provides analysis, insights and recommendations
• Supports and constructively challenges commercial teams
• Maintains data quality and financial discipline

Experience Required

• 5-8 years-experience working closely with Sales & Marketing in a commercial finance capacity
• Degree in Commerce/Accounting/CPA
• Experience in Liquor industry preferred, FMCG essential
• Advanced Excel and Strong PowerPoint skills

Skills Required

• Strong analytical, data analysis and financial reporting skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix organizations
• Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills
• Commercial acumen to understand business goals
• Strong attention to details with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively