Head of Commercial Finance - Amsterdam or Düsseldorf
We are looking for a Head of Commercial Finance to lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Finance Team within the EMEA region. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership to deliver strategic financial insights that drive profitable growth and support effective business planning. This role shapes investment decisions, improves commercial efficiency, and enables revenue growth across the region. You will also develop talent within the Finance Function, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Partner with Sales & Marketing to assess profitability, challenge assumptions, and drive growth and margin improvement
* Lead commercial performance reviews, identifying risks and opportunities across markets and channels
* Support retail negotiations and strategic business cases for product launches and investments
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
* Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, including business reviews for senior leadership
* Drive Revenue Growth Management initiatives, optimizing trade terms, pricing, and promotional strategies
* Champion digital finance transformation through automation and process simplification
* Ensure robust governance, accurate trade spend accruals, and audit readiness
Qualifications
* 8–12 years of experience in Commercial Finance or FP&A within FMCG or retail
* Excellent analytical skills, data literacy; comfortable with large data sets and transforming insights into actions, financial modelling
* Strong track record in leading teams including people management skills
* Business partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing others, storytelling and managing complexity across regions
* Proficiency in Excel, SAP (or Oracle), and BI tools (Power BI or Tableau)
* Experience with planning tools such as Pigment is a plus
* Solid understanding of the German market and language is a plus
What’s in it for you?
If you’re looking for a place where creativity meets real business impact, this role offers exciting responsibilities in a fast-moving, international, and innovation-driven environment. You’ll enjoy a competitive remuneration package and a modern office location in Düsseldorf or Amsterdam (depending on where you live). You’ll join a motivated, talented team that collaborates closely, welcomes your ideas, and trusts you with genuine ownership from day one.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Marketing
* Industries: Consumer Goods
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