Commercial Finance Planning Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Planning Manager to join a globally recognised fast-moving consumer goods organisation in Jakarta. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by shaping commercial strategies and driving financial performance across multiple channels. You will be at the heart of business decision-making, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust business cases and insightful analysis.

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Finance Planning Manager based in Jakarta, you will play an integral part in shaping the future direction of the business through your expert analysis and strategic insight. Your day-to-day activities will involve building strong partnerships with various internal stakeholders—ranging from Sales Development to Revenue Growth Management—to ensure that every aspect of commercial planning is underpinned by sound financial logic. You will be responsible for evaluating go-to-market models for different channels such as Traditional Trade while providing detailed market trend analyses that keep the company ahead of competitors. By leading budgeting efforts for sales investments and monitoring trade spending closely, you will help optimise resources for maximum impact. Your ability to synthesise complex data into clear recommendations will be crucial in supporting senior management’s decision-making processes. In this role, your collaborative spirit will shine as you work together with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent financial reporting standards while championing best practices in governance.

• Develop comprehensive business cases and provide thoughtful strategic recommendations on revenue management initiatives aimed at optimising topline growth and overall profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Route-to-Market (RTM) and Sales Development teams to explore, evaluate, and implement effective go-to-market models with a particular focus on Traditional Trade channels.
• Conduct thorough analyses of market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and customer behaviours to inform commercial planning decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Deliver actionable insights on portfolio mix optimisation, channel profitability assessments, investment corridors evaluation, pricing strategy formulation, promotional planning effectiveness, trade terms structuring, and total trade cost management.
• Lead the budgeting process for sales and trade investments while ensuring all forecasts are aligned with broader commercial objectives as well as corporate goals.
• Monitor trade spending patterns along with fixed and variable commercial selling costs; proactively drive resource optimisation initiatives to enhance return on investment.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Trade Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain Finance, and Shared Services teams to ensure seamless integration of financial planning processes across departments.
• Support the implementation of new financial tools or systems that improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision-making capabilities within the commercial finance function.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management summarising key findings from financial analyses along with clear recommendations for action.
• Champion best practices in financial governance by maintaining high standards of compliance throughout all aspects of commercial finance operations.

What you bring:

To excel as a Commercial Finance Planning Manager in this organisation, your background should reflect substantial experience within FMCG settings where you have contributed meaningfully to revenue management or pricing strategies. Your academic credentials—ideally bolstered by advanced degrees or professional certifications—will underpin your technical expertise. You bring not only deep familiarity with SAP but also an aptitude for leveraging ERP platforms to streamline reporting processes. Your interpersonal strengths are evident through successful collaborations with diverse teams spanning Sales through Supply Chain Finance. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you; you are adept at drawing connections between disparate data points to inform actionable business strategies. Furthermore, your nuanced understanding of trade terms negotiations combined with practical knowledge around investment returns ensures that your recommendations are both grounded in reality and forward-thinking. Above all else, your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly makes you an invaluable partner when navigating cross-functional projects or presenting findings at senior levels.

• A minimum of five years’ experience working within Commercial Finance, Net Revenue Management or Pricing/Revenue Growth Management roles specifically within an FMCG environment—ideally food & beverage sector.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline is essential; candidates holding a Master’s degree or professional qualifications such as CIMA, CPA, CMA or ACCA will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated proficiency using SAP alongside other ERP systems to manage complex financial data sets efficiently.
• Proven track record partnering effectively with commercial teams including Sales, Trade Marketing and Route-to-Market functions on joint projects or initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical abilities enabling you to connect insights from multiple data sources while maintaining a holistic view of business performance drivers.
• In-depth understanding of trade terms negotiation processes, price architecture design principles, investment ROI calculations as well as route-to-market strategy development.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills complemented by strong communication abilities which allow you to influence outcomes positively across both functional boundaries and geographic regions.
• Experience managing competing priorities successfully within environments characterised by rapid change or evolving demands.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader within the fast-moving consumer goods industry thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee development and inclusive workplace culture. Here you’ll find an environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level—whether through formal training opportunities or informal mentoring relationships—which helps foster both personal growth and collective achievement. Flexible working arrangements are available so you can balance professional responsibilities with life outside work more easily. The leadership team is dedicated not just to achieving business results but also nurturing talent through supportive guidance tailored towards individual aspirations. Employees benefit from being part of a networked community where collaboration is celebrated over competition; everyone’s contribution is valued equally regardless of background or tenure. If you’re seeking a place where your skills will be recognised while having access to continuous learning pathways—and where diversity is genuinely embraced—this could be the ideal next step for your career journey.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as Commercial Finance Planning Manager in Jakarta and contribute your expertise within an inclusive team environment focused on shared success—now is the time to act!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to receiving your application soon.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.