Job description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven Commercial Manager to join a leading cosmetic manufacturer and distributor. The position has accountability for the financial and commercial management of the Legal Entities. The incumbent will relationship manage across the group platforms (group supply chain, procurement, treasury, group corporate finance/shared services) and be a relied on business partner, critical to success. This role will require the ability to challenge commercial and financial aspects of the business to drive and improve performance. Specifically this involves analysis, interpretation and reporting of results including identifying opportunities and applying commercial acumen to ensure timely and robust decision making. Responsibilities include: Leadership Provide positive leadership to the business by living the values and create and maintain the work environment that delivers superior performance. Provide the guidance, direction and support for finance staff to achieve their potential. Lead by example with a bias for action, outcome driven, strong commercial advice and be an effective and relied on business partner of the management team. Lead and drive the focus on performance priorities and be the engine for the seeking and delivering business improvements. Build and maintain superior working relationships right across organisation to enable delivery of superior performance. Financial Control Manage the relationship with internal service providers and address issues with these parties if it comprises business performance or integrity. Establish a positive and effective working relationship with Finance to deliver complete and accurate results free from error consistently on a monthly basis. Ensure financial integrity with strict compliance to local statutory, regulatory, legislative and tax requirements. Ensure financial integrity with strict compliance to Group Reporting requirements. Performance Management and Reporting Ownership of the performance management framework and work proactively across the business and management group to implement the necessary corrective actions. Drive performance management on the key performance indicators including demand, availability gaps, price achievement, profitability and working capital. Deliver the annual budget, business plans and monthly forecast for the business. Relationship Management Manage the relationship within the business (Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Marketing Human Resources ) and internal service providers (Via Parent Company i.e. Enterprise Risk, Treasury and Corporate Finance) and address issues with these parties if it comprises business performance or integrity. Manage relationships within country tax and regulatory authorities, acting as the businesses legal representative in coordination with Group Tax (If any). Commercial Support Challenge and lead financialcommercial aspects of the business and ownership of existing and new business models. Deliver profitability analysis at product level and linkage to commercial decisions, both within Jordan specific and on a group wide basis Provide commercial input into business reviews and potential opportunities Identification of opportunity costs and efficiency opportunities and implement within authority levels Business Improvement Take the lead on value improvement initiatives including interface with functional units such as Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing and Marketing Lead the compliance to policies and procedures, delegated authorities, and business rules ensuring these are clearly articulated and understood across the Divisional teams Ensure systems and processes produce reliable results within the required timeframe. These accountabilities will be the basis for the annual incentive component of the remuneration Requirement Proven analytical and commercial strengths in a complex business environment Tertiary qualified in Accounting 5- 10 plus years in finance or accounting industry Leading Teams Financial management & Management reporting Customer focus with proven ability in developing and managing relationships at all levels Excellent communication skills both written and oral Multinational experience or complex industry Manufacturing experience would be preferred Previous experience in Dairy or FMCG companies Industry Wellness and Fitness Services Employment Type Full-time