Compensation:
$110,000–$120,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Onsite
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Financial Analyst to provide critical financial analysis and business insights supporting Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain. This role will focus on FP&A, pricing and profitability analysis, KPI development, and strategic decision support.
The Senior Commercial Financial Analyst will partner closely with cross-functional leadership to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations. The position will also support special projects and corporate finance initiatives for the company’s Belgian corporate team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting.
- Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to analyze pricing, customer profitability, margins, and overall business performance.
- Support Operations and Supply Chain with financial analysis related to costs, inventory, production, and operational performance.
- Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting to track business performance and identify trends.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify opportunities for improved profitability, cost management, and business performance.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting, including analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast.
- Prepare financial analyses and presentations for senior leadership and Board reporting.
- Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Assist with pricing and profitability initiatives, including product/customer-level analysis and margin evaluation.
- Support special projects and financial initiatives for the Belgian corporate finance team.
- Leverage large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and potential financial risks.
- Continuously improve reporting processes, financial models, and analytical tools.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of FP&A experience with strong financial analysis and business partnering experience.
- Experience supporting Sales, Commercial Finance, or Revenue/Profitability functions.
- Experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of month-end close and financial reporting.
- Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
- Experience preparing financial information and presentations for senior leadership and/or Board meetings.
- Advanced Excel skills / Excel super user — must be highly proficient with financial modeling, data analysis, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Exposure to full P&L ownership and analysis.
- Experience with pricing strategy, commercial finance, and profitability analysis.
- International or multinational corporate finance experience.
Systems:
- NetSuite – financial close, reporting, and analysis.
- AS/400 – manufacturing and operational data.
- Microsoft Excel – heavy daily use; advanced proficiency required.