Senior Manager Finance UK & Ireland
Bicworld
| Company | Bicworld |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | — |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Hybrid
Description:
Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.
Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.
Position Overview
As Senior Finance Manager , you are a key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combining financial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering .
Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Commercial organization and Leadership Team , driving profitable growth through robust financial planning, Gross-to-Net (GTN) management, and performance insight.
This role blends strategic influence and hands-on execution , with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Finance Business Partnering
• Act as a core member of the Country Leadership Team , contributing to business strategy and decision-making
• Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial Strategy
• Provide actionable financial insights to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and ROI optimization
• Support and challenge commercial teams on pricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategy
• Lead financial input into strategic and transformation projects
2. Commercial Finance & GTN Management
• Own and oversee Gross-to-Net (GTN) analysis , including trade spend, discounts, and promotional investments
• Contribute to the development and review of customer and channel P&Ls
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reporting
• Deliver post-event analysis on commercial initiatives and promotions
3. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Controlling
• Own the full P&L for the French entity , including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEX
• Lead budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processes
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly closing and management reporting
• Analyze performance vs. plan/prior year and drive corrective actions
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs
• Provide in-depth variance analysis and performance commentary
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and reporting processes
4. Statutory, Accounting & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS.
• Act as primary contact for auditors
• Ensure effective internal control environment and risk management framework, including credit limit risks (Coface insurance)
• Monitor impacts on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management, including DSO optimization & inventory turn over
• Supervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with FP&A, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teams
• Align financial plans with operational and commercial strategies
• Contribute to regional and global finance initiatives
• Support business case development for investments and strategic initiatives
6. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop the Finance team
• Foster a performance-driven, collaborative culture
• Coach team members and support capability building
• Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements
7. Process Improvement & Data Governance
• Improve financial tools, reporting systems, and dashboards
• Enhance data quality, governance, and transparency
• Support system implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools)
• Identify and implement efficiency and automation opportunities
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• MBA or equivalent is a plus
Ideal Skills and competencies
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Understanding of market trends and industry dynamics
• Scenario planning and long-term financial strategy
• Team leadership and coaching
• Performance management and feedback
• Building high-performing and engaged teams
• Change management and driving transformation initiatives
• Strong storytelling with financial data
• Executive-level presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex financial information
• Influencing decision-making without direct authority
• Stakeholder management across departments
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Identifying risks and opportunities proactively
• Ethical judgment and integrity
• Resilience and ability to handle pressure
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• High attention to detail with big-picture thinking
• Proactiveness and ownership
BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.
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