Commercial Finance Manager - CARCAM

Role: Commercial Finance Manager - CARCAM

Job Details: Hybrid - Permanent

Location: Calle 50

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that's transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we're pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry

towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape part of Inchcape's global network. You'll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Finance Team is seeking for a Commercial Finance Manager for the Caribbean and Central America (CARCAM) markets, in this role you will be a finance business partner to the commercial & operations directors, focusing on Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) and Cost & Capabilities (C&C) to drive RTM efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will encompass both forward thinking analysis; in charge of forecasting accuracy and insights, as well as performance management where a review of actual performance vs plan is done to gather insights and communicate to leadership.

What you'll do

Performance Management:

All aspects of the role will require FP&A performance management where the incumbent leads P&L and BS forecasting and then being able to provide insights to the business to align on how each period delivered vs said plan.

Revenue Growth Management:

• Own the cluster's rolling forecasting and producing timely, insightful and forward-looking financial analysis.
• Creates robust financial models to support the strategic financial planning work and long-term forecasting.
• Create mechanisms that allow for improved analytics regarding the drivers of Revenue. Raise awareness on the impact of volume, price and mix [value bridges].

Supply Chain Optimisation

• Lead projects related to COGS efficiency at brand level.
• Own the region's rolling forecasting and producing timely, insightful and forward-looking financial analysis around direct cost and production overheads.
• Creates robust financial models to support the strategic financial planning work and long-term forecasting.

Cost & Capabilities

• Coordinate the forecasting of overheads for all above market submissions.
• Own the review of Ovh. Variance analysis and MEC reporting.
• Working Capital reporting and performance management: drive and challenge the relevant stakeholders to optimise WC to review targets.

Leadership, Communication and Behaviors

• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility - earns respect through working
• effectively with people at all levels and personal authenticity.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a fast-moving business environment, while seeking pragmatic solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in driving change and setting priorities.
• Ability to cope within an entrepreneurial culture [innovative thinking], with the appreciation of appropriate structure and solutions.

Managing Demanding Situations

• Resolve all disputes and difficulties with professionalism and composure.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously to meet and exceed deadlines and expectations.
• Prioritize work to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Identify changes to policies and procedures to adapt to changes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• At least 7+ years of extensive experience in financial in roles such as FP&A or Commercial Finance with a proven track record of success in a multi-country context.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced knowledge of financial software and ERP systems.
• Advanced English both written and spoken.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience influencing cross-organizational priorities at the leadership level.

Submit your application until: Nov, 15th

We offer you

At Inchcape, we're shaping the future of mobility, and you're invited to shape it with us. You'll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.

Start your journey

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we're looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We're a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.