Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

The Senior Commercial Finance Analyst supports regional leadership by delivering financial insights, driving strategic initiatives, and championing continuous improvement to optimize performance and profitability across the Markets group.

Key Responsibilities :

Partner with regional leadership to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve financial outcomes.

Maintain and optimize financial models, ensuring accuracy of revenue, costs, expenses, KPIs, and workforce data.

Prepare executive-level presentations for leadership reviews and strategic planning sessions.

Collaborate cross-functionally to understand budget variances and continuously enhance financial processes and models.

Support S&OP integration and inventory management forecasting improvements.

Lead risk and opportunity assessments to drive short-term profitability.

Manage commercial terms data to maximize contribution margin while balancing operational efficiency.

Represent North America in global business intelligence (BI) and process improvement initiatives.

Support planning cycles, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and 3-year strategic plans.

Champion continuous improvement in reporting, modeling, and financial accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience :

35+ years of experience in financial analysis, business planning, or commercial finance.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Proven experience in fast-paced, complex organizations.

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, INDIRECT).

Strong financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (preferred).

Success Factors :

Timely, accurate delivery of forecasts and variance analysis.

Effective tracking and reporting of key financial and operational KPIs.

Trusted advisor to leadership through impactful insights and high-quality outputs.

Continuous improvement of financial planning processes and tools.

Strong alignment with global finance and BI initiatives to drive value across the region.

Core Competencies :

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Influential communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with modern data platforms a plus.

Agile and adaptable in a matrixed, fast-changing environment.

$118,000 - $135,000 a year.

The annual base salary range for this position is based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Coates Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability coverage; life and AD&D insurance; health savings accounts (HSAs); and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).