Trade Finance Manager

The Trade Finance Manager is the Finance owner of revenue, responsible for translating commercial, product and market plans into an integrated, financially robust sales outlook across all Pepco markets. The role leads revenue forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, provides independent financial challenge to Commercial and Product teams, and delivers actionable insights that support topline growth, margin quality and senior management decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Revenue Planning & Forecasting

• Own revenue budgeting and forecasting across all markets, categories and planning cycles (Forecast, Budget, LFL and 5-Year Plan).
• Consolidate commercial, product and market plans into a robust revenue forecast aligned with Group requirements.
• Develop and maintain revenue models, assumptions and KPIs to support accurate sales planning.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure consistent revenue assumptions, clear growth drivers and timely forecast submissions.
• Develop a strong understanding of commercial, product and operational drivers to strengthen revenue forecasts and provide effective financial challenge.

Commercial Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted Finance partner to Commercial, Product and market leaders, providing insight, independent challenge and clear recommendations.
• Assess revenue risks, opportunities and strategic initiatives through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Identify performance gaps, highlight their underlying drivers and recommend actions to support delivery of sales and margin targets.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Lead analysis of sales performance and key revenue drivers across markets and categories.
• Own Finance input into trading updates, ExCo reporting, forecasts and budget reviews.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights.
• Deliver high-quality ad-hoc analysis to support senior leadership decisions.

Leadership & Finance Transformation

• Lead and develop a team responsible for forecasting, reporting and commercial analysis.
• Strengthen the team's commercial acumen, analytical capabilities and stakeholder partnering skills.
• Drive continuous improvement of revenue planning, forecasting and reporting processes, increasing efficiency, consistency and transparency.
• Lead the automation and simplification of reporting and support the development of KPI-based performance management, leveraging data and technology to create scalable solutions.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 7 years of finance experience in a large, complex organisation, with relevant experience in retail or FMCG.
• Strong experience in commercial finance, financial planning, forecasting and performance management, ideally within a multi-market environment.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and translating financial analysis into business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams and delivering results through others.
• University degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights, recommendations and actions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with C-level and senior business stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with a track record of challenging existing ways of working and improving processes, systems and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and other data and analytics tools would be an advantage.
• English proficiency at C1 level; additional languages would be an advantage.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 2–3 days per week in the Poznań office.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores -  get your favorite products at even better prices!
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (for IT - Udemy Business), giving you thousands of expert-led courses to support your professional development, build new skills, and learn at your own pace.
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program -our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.