Job Description
Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Commercial Finance Manager at Jack Link’s EMEA. The position is based in Amsterdam and reports to the Head of Commercial Finance EMEA. It is an integral member of the Commercial Finance team, acting as a business partner to Sales and Marketing teams, providing analysis and transparency to drive better commercial decisions, ensuring speed to market, driving efficiency of spend, and optimizing profitability.
Commercial Business Partnering
- Business partner to Regional Sales and Marketing teams to analyze performance and profitability, provide insights to support management decisions, challenge assumptions and drive growth and margin improvement.
- Support Sales ahead of annual retail negotiations through analysis, preparation, and joint meetings with Key Account Managers.
- Support marketing in the preparation of business cases for product launches, investments, and strategic initiatives; support post‑launch evaluations.
- Support other commercial business cases for CAPEX projects and monitor financial hygiene of project till completion.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
- Manage timely input into S&OP.
- Lead commercial performance reviews for relevant markets and brands, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Periodic update of financial reports for management, sales department, and commercial finance team, and support the financial processes (periodic results, forecast, and budget).
Digital Finance & Process Improvement
- Support automation of reporting and planning through BI tools and ERP integrations.
Governance & Controls
- Contribute to yearly closing and reporting and preparation of statutory audits.
- Monitor trade spend and financial control on rebate agreements; manage trade accruals in close collaboration with Key Account Managers; manage financial implications within ERP in collaboration with the Financial Accounting Team.
Qualifications
UK Citizenship and/or a valid work permit is required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.
- University Degree in Finance / Business Administration.
- At least 5 to 8 years of experience in Finance or FP&A with an FMCG company.
- Analytical thinking with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Good understanding of P&L, and top‑line / bottom‑line impact of business decisions.
- High level of data literacy; comfortable working with large data sets and transforming insights into actions, financial modelling.
- Proficiency in Excel, SAP (or Oracle), and BI tools (Power BI or equivalent such as Tableau).
- Experience with planning tools such as Pigment is a plus.
- Comfortable in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.
- Self‑motivated, result‑oriented.
- Fluent in English and Dutch is an advantage.
Benefits
At Jack Link’s EMEA you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well‑being.
- A competitive salary aligned with your experience and an excellent bonus scheme (above market).
- In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
- Hybrid working model: 3 days from our office in Richmond and 2 home office days.
- Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance & Group Life Insurance.
- Pension Scheme, company‑supported pension plan for long‑term financial well‑being.
- Part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team; activities and initiatives to strengthen collaboration and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link’s EMEA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
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