Cycling Sports Group:
Commercial Finance Manager Job in Woudenberg, VT

For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will take charge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Europe/UK Market to guide and shape decisions made by the Commercial Leads. Your role will be pivotal and influential in the organization, with high visibility and strategic importance. A deep understanding of business operations, proficiency in handling vast amounts of data, and excellent communication skills will be crucial to excel in this position.
About your job
Report to the Global Vice President of Commercial Finance (who is based in United States).
Partner closely with the European and UK Sales Management to help drive profitable market growth.
Coordinate, Prepare, and Present key forward looking Financial Plans for the European and UK commercial markets, including: Annual Budget.
Monthly Forecasts.
Ad-Hoc Scenario Plans.

Communicate regularly with other Commercial Finance counterparts around the globe to ensure Europe and UK is managing the business in-line with the overall Global Cannondale Strategy.
Review month-end close financials, provide variance analysis vs Budget and Forecast to key stakeholders to drive improved results.
Support Sales Management in the construction of Annual Commercial Sales Plan, including: Customer payment terms and conditions.
Employee Commissions and variable compensation.
KPI tracking vs Plans and other key business initiatives.
New contract review to ensure financial risks are properly recognized and addressed.

Manage at least one Business Analyst in the European and UK Markets.
Delegate reporting and ad-hoc analysis requests among the broader global finance team, as needed.
Your experience
HBO/University level degree, preferably in Finance or Business.
Minimum 10 years Finance or Commercial Finance experience.
Highly analytical and numerate. Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
Business partnering skills, ability to influence senior partners.
Skilled to drive actions and decisions on the back of financial analysis.
Managing Risk: Understands commercial risk and is able to develop and implement processes and controls to improve the pricing process and communications .
Must be fluent in Dutch and English (fluency in another European language is an advantage).
Must have good knowledge of software such as Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
A passion for sports is a plus.
Sound like you?
Become a part of the Cannondale team! Do you want to combine your passion with your work? Have you always wanted to work in an international and dynamic company? Now is your chance to become part of our ambitious team in the Netherlands!
Within Cannondale you will be working alongside colleagues who have an aspiration for sports and health. Colleagues with whom you can explore the beautiful surrounding nature and bike trails during one of the many lunch rides. Or mix it up and go for a workout in our own fitness area, taking a shower afterwards in our beautiful shower facilities. It wont take you long to adjust to our beautiful campus, the coolest cycling hub of the world!
Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a challenging role at an international company with a strong brand, where you can work with very supportive colleagues. If you have an aspiration to work with a great cycling brand and an extremely dedicated and passionate team, please get in touch! Recruitment.europe@cannondale.com
Dont meet every single requirement? At Cannondale we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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