SeniorFull TimeEN
Job Description
As Senior Manager Europe Commercial Finance, you will play a key role in leading financial planning and analysis for European commercial operations. This position is designed for a strategic and insight-driven finance leader who excels at partnering with commercial leadership to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across diverse European markets.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A Operations – Europe, you will lead the commercial finance team supporting multiple European markets, including Legacy and Mid-Europe regions. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support that enable commercial leaders to optimize sales, margin, and cost structures.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Commercial Financial Leadership: Lead all FP&A activities for European commercial operations, with a strong focus on sales performance, margin optimization, pricing strategies, and cost management. Serve as the financial partner to commercial leadership, providing insights that influence business strategy and execution.
Decision Support & Scenario Analysis: Provide detailed scenario, sensitivity, and impact analyses to support commercial decision-making. This includes pricing decisions, promotional effectiveness, investment prioritization, and trade-off evaluations to maximize commercial outcomes.
Budgeting & Forecasting Ownership: Own the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes for commercial teams across Europe. Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, operational realities, and market-specific dynamics to deliver accurate and actionable financial plans.
Performance Management & Reporting: Deliver timely, insightful, and comprehensive financial reporting and analysis. Highlight key variances, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to commercial leadership, enabling proactive management and course correction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Merchandising and Operations FP&A teams to ensure integrated financial planning, consistent assumptions, and a unified narrative across functions and regions. Facilitate alignment on commercial performance drivers and initiatives.
Investment & business case advisory: Build and review business cases for strategic initiatives and projects; act as an advisor/challenger to improve decision quality. Standardize methodologies, validate assumptions, and define measurable success metrics.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and proactive decision support, ensuring the team is equipped to meet evolving business needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Act as a trusted financial advisor to commercial SVPs and senior leaders. Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that drive informed business decisions and positive outcomes.
Continuous Improvement & Automation: Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of commercial finance operations. Champion innovation in financial planning and analysis.
Strategic Alignment : Contribute to the broader European and enterprise commercial strategy by providing financial insights that support long-term growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is a strong advantage.
Experience
Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or related roles within multi-market or multi-unit environments.
Proven track record in European markets or similarly complex international environments.
Experience managing and developing finance teams.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong commercial finance acumen, including sales forecasting, margin analysis, pricing, and promotional finance.
Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills.
Deep understanding of operational drivers impacting commercial performance.
Proficiency with financial systems, ERP, and planning tools.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Strong business partnering skills and ability to influence without formal authority.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and practical execution focus.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
Highly organized with excellent prioritization and decision-making skills.
Collaborative leader who fosters team development and accountability.
WHY WORK WITH US?
ACT is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA)
Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
Possibility of enrolling in stock purchase plan.
Employee discount on fuel.
A nice working atmosphere where we value our employees with access to modern work tools and office space.
The opportunity to develop yourself and grow in an international company: 'As you grow, we grow together.'
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K.. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
INTERESTED?
We are looking forward to your application!
We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!
