Commercial Finance Leader overseeing strategic finance for Lifecycle Services at Dematic. Collaborating with LSS Sales and Solutions Development to drive financial initiatives and maximize growth.
Responsibilities
Serve as the strategic business partner to the Vice President of LSS Sales, Senior Director of LSS Solutions Development, and the broader LSS commercial organization.
Drive initiatives to increase order intake and margins through financial analysis, insight, and process improvement.
Lead monthly order intake forecasting in partnership with Sales Leadership and FP&A, driving improvements in forecast accuracy and overall predictability.
Develop, track, and communicate Sales KPI’s and commercial performance insights to leadership.
Direct the order intake elements of strategic planning and annual budget processes to support growth targets and resource planning.
Develop procedures to improve “pre-flight” risk assessments and management of internal and external financial deliverables in the pre-contract phase of projects.
Become the technical expert and trusted advisor to the Sales Team in pre-contract discussions, including liaising with legal, tax, and corporate on complex deal structures and preparing materials for internal approvals.
Review, assess, and approve opportunities against financial, commercial, contractual, and payment term criteria to ensure sufficient protections and adherence to company policies.
Work closely with Commercial Finance and cross-functional partners to advise on customer pricing levels; develop and enhance models, tools, and reports to benchmark pricing, balance margin targets vs. competitiveness, and assess bid risk.
Support governance processes for opportunities progressing through internal review (e.g., LOA / ROC / GOC) and ensure alignment with required approval pathways.
Add value to the sales organization through ad hoc analysis, cash flow models, margin comparisons, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and scalability.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals supporting LSS sales controlling and commercial finance activities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required (Advanced degree, MBA, & CPA preferred)
8–12+ years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A, sales finance, or related financial management roles (Director-level experience preferred).
Experience in strategic planning, commercial finance or FP&A; strong understanding of pricing, deal modeling, and governance in complex, project-based environments.
Strong time management skills with the ability to operate within deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence peers and business leaders.
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