Commercial Finance Manager - Europe at BISSELL Homecare

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Data Preparation, Variance Analysis, KPI Reporting, Forecasting, Dashboard Maintenance, Commercial Finance, Problem-Solving, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Communication Skills, Oracle, DOMO, Excel, Automation, AI

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview BISSELL is the leading global innovator of high-quality cleaning and care solutions that improve the lives of pet families. BISSELL Europe has ambitious plans and is committed to delivering a true clean that gives pet families the time and confidence to enjoy life’s everyday moments. We offer an inspiring place to work with a flexible and social environment where we care, challenge, support, and celebrate together. We continuously improve our processes, focus on scalability, and empower our employees to take ownership, be data-driven, and grow. We are recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager. This temporary role provides project-based analytical support to the European Finance team during a maternity leave period. The ideal starting date will be 1 March 2026 for a period of 6 months, ideally 40 working hours per week. Our office is located in Amsterdam, we support hybride working up to a minimum of 50% from our Amsterdam office. The ideal candidate is analytical, structured, and detail-oriented, capable of supporting the existing Finance Analysts with data preparation, reporting, forecasting input, dashboard maintenance, and ad hoc commercial finance projects. Because this is a support role, the focus is on execution, data handling, and reliable delivery however business partnering with the commercial teams is essential. Responsibilities Project & Analytical Support (Primary Focus) Support the two European Finance Analysts with data preparation, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and commercial performance tracking. Assist in maintaining and updating dashboards and reporting tools (DOMO, Excel, Hyperion Essbase) under analyst or manager guidance. Contribute to category, country, and channel reporting by preparing datasets, validating data accuracy, and performing initial analysis. Help prepare inputs for the Yearly Plan, Live Models, and Financial Updates (forecast cycles). Commercial Finance Activities Support analysis of performance marketing Assist in identifying risks and opportunities based on actuals vs forecast. Operational Finance Support Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A teams to support month-end close activities (data checks, accrual preparation support, variance commentary drafts). Act as backup for basic FP&A tasks during team absence (template updates, file consolidation). Ad Hoc Projects Participate in commercial finance improvement initiatives (process simplifications, reporting automation, data clean-up). Provide support for special projects assigned by the Finance Director or the analysts. Qualifications Your competencies Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset Strong problem-solving abilities Able to follow guidance and execute tasks independently when needed Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and variance analysis Ability to synthesize large financial datasets across multiple European markets Strong skills in scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and translating insights into recommendations Ability to partner with sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations teams across Europe Supporting pricing strategy, promotional profitability, margin optimization, and ROI on commercial spend Strong communication skills to influence non-finance stakeholders Ability to link financial outcomes with broader business strategy Proficiency in Oracle, DOMO and advanced Excel Expertise in automation and AI Your experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field 10 years of finance experience (FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis ideal) Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into structured outputs Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus

Responsibilities

The Commercial Finance Manager will provide project-based analytical support to the European Finance team, focusing on data preparation, reporting, and commercial performance tracking. The role also involves collaborating with various teams to support month-end close activities and participating in commercial finance improvement initiatives.