Commercial Finance Director, EMEA Food

Cielo Talent

Commercial Finance Director leading financial operations for EMEA Food vertical in Cielo Executive Search. Focused on enhancing profitability and strategic alignment in decision making.

Posted 4/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in EuropeLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage financial operations across our Client's Food vertical in the EMEA region.
Focus on driving financial performance and optimizing profitability.
Support decision-making processes, ensuring the alignment of financial strategies with overall business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a commercial finance role, with a minimum of 10 years in a finance position within a multinational or regional organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading diverse teams across geographies.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Must be able to interact effectively with senior executives.
Proficiency in financial software tools (e.g. One Stream, Hyperion, SAP, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
Fluent in English (verbal and written skills are essential).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingforecastingperformance analysisanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsfinancial data analysis

Soft Skills

leadershippeople managementcommunication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing skillscollaboration