Commercial Business Partner - Finance

We are looking for a Commercial Business Partner - Finance to join our team in Karachi. This role acts as a vital connection between the Finance and Commercial departments, partnering strategically with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. The successful candidate will deliver insightful financial analysis, planning, and support to enhance business profitability, manage costs, and drive revenue growth. By overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring, this position ensures alignment with company objectives and aids in informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts focused on Distribution Operations. Perform detailed performance analyses to uncover trends and identify improvement opportunities.

Commercial Support: Collaborate closely with Sales and Supply Chain teams to evaluate trade offers, pricing models, and discount frameworks. Analyze profitability across customers, channels, and regions to optimize commercial results.

Sales & Margin Analysis: Examine sales patterns, SKU-level performance, and gross-to-net margins. Assess promotional spending effectiveness to maximize return on investment.

Cost Control & Efficiency: Track logistics, warehousing, and delivery expenses to pinpoint cost-saving opportunities. Support initiatives aimed at enhancing delivery routes, inventory turnover, and working capital management.

Distributor Financial Health Monitoring: Evaluate distributor return on investment, credit exposure, and overdue collections. Provide recommendations to improve funding and settlement processes for healthier financial outcomes.

Pricing and Trade Spend Governance: Ensure trade spending adheres to budgetary limits and assist in making informed pricing decisions.

Month-End Closure & Reporting: Facilitate month-end financial activities related to sales, claims, and trade spend accruals to guarantee accurate and timely reporting.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in Finance, preferably in Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Business Partnering roles. An MBA in Finance or a related discipline is essential. Experience within FMCG, retail, telecom, or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable. Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Professional certifications like ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CMA will be considered an advantage. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Karachi. The monthly salary range for this position is Rs. 200,000 to Rs. 250,000.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to apply their expertise in a fast-paced commercial environment, contributing significantly to business growth and operational excellence.

Job Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Performance Tracking Commercial Finance Sales & Margin Analysis Cost Control ERP systems (SAPO racle)Trade Spend Governance Distributor Financial Health Monitoring

Job Details

Industry:

Business Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

First Shift (Day)

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender

No Preference

Age

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education

Master

Experience

6 Years - 10 Years

Apply Before:

Aug 24, 2025