Commercial Finance Manager - Asia Pacific, Middle East, Turkey, Africa And China
CurrentManaging €200M turnover of Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East, Turkey, Africa (META) Regions of the world leader Gas Engine company INNIO power, curved-out from GE in 2018. Reciprocating engine business with global turnover of €1.5B HQ in Jenbacher, Austria and Waukesha, USA Key work areas and achievements:▪ Partnering sales to drive growth initiatives in developing countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Vietnam ▪ 1% sales margin increase initiative in Japan, Korea, Australia with installation and field service package offers▪ Engage and collaborate with sales, commercial, execution and across Finance to achieve target revenue and margin, periodical meeting with cross functional teams on budget and actuals and variances analysis▪ Lead deal management and commercial finance support for all key Commercial opportunities in the regions▪ Engage in customers project finance need and connect with ECA, private equity, commercial banks across Europe and Middle East to offer low costs financing and margin improvements for company▪ Leading the yearly and quarterly regional budget, planning and forecasts revision, variances analysis – business growth in the region 10% for last three years from €150M to €200M, margin growth ~2% ▪ Provide timely, accurate and robust financial analysis of variances between actuals and forecast, budget also identify improvement opportunities to the forecast and budgeting process that drive efficiencies▪ Market data analysis and providing the regional market update, changes in operating plans based on the change dynamics of countries, sub-continents economic, business and political issues ▪ Responsible for base cost allocation and controls, operating expenses and fund management, costing and margin development in key countries in Turkey, South Africa and Middle Eastern regions