Commercial Finance Analyst

Manhattangroup

Our client is a leading importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in Bahrain operation in the retail, home delivery and on-trade sectors, and they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst ( CFA) to join their team. With a cutting edge portfolio covering over 400 products from more than 50 international companies, the company represents some of the world s biggest developing brands. The CFA will serve as the financial backbone of the company s operations by providing accurate, timely and insightful financial analysis and reporting. The role ensures transparency, consistency and data driven strategies to support business growth and profitability and reports directly through to the Group s Director of Finance.

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years of senior financial experience in FMCG, beverage, or international distribution.
• Strong commercial finance experience across On-Trade, Off-Trade, and Retail channels.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of pricing, promotions, trade terms, and trade models.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• High level of accuracy, ownership, and consistency in financial reporting.
• Ability to analyse complex data, simplify insights, and guide decision-making.
• Experience in building comprehensive performance reports and financial summaries.
• Knowledge of trade spend management, margin governance, and profitability analysis.
• Ability to support forecasting, KPI tracking, and commercial proposals.
• Strong Communication skills