Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Job description:

GR. SARANTIS S.A. is one of the leading Companies in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sectors with leading brands such as SANITAS, NOXZEMA, BIOTEN, CARROTEN, LANES, AVA, STR8, ORZENE, TUBOFLO, WASH&GO, BIO-OIL, CLINEA, etc.

At Sarantis Group, our ETHOS reflects the way we work and grow together. Guided by customer focus, collaboration, resilience, and high-quality decision making, we create an environment where people are supported to develop, contribute, and lead to win.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to strengthen our FP&A / Finance Partnering team in Greece.
This role will be the key finance counterpart for our most strategic Business Units, driving performance, profitability, and disciplined cost management.

Key responsibilities

• Primary finance partner for 1–2 strategic Business Units in Greece.
• Lead monthly performance reviews, explain variances, and drive actions on NS, GM, A&P, OPEX, EBIT and WC.
• Own the planning cycle (budget, forecasts, 3YP) for your BUs.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and improve forecast accuracy and quality of the performance story.
• Lead OPEX governance for all BUs and functions.
• Ensure cost transparency, regular reviews with owners, and reallocation from low- to high-ROI spend.
• Build and challenge business cases (NPD, pricing, promo, customers, channels, investments).
• Turn analysis into clear recommendations and margin/WC improvement actions.
• Act as a trusted partner to BU Directors, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and other leaders.
• Guide and facilitate FP&A analysts working on your BUs/projects (functional leadership).
• Support simplification, automation and better use of SAP / BI tools within FP&A.

Requirements

• 5-6 years in Finance, with strong experience in FP&A / Commercial Finance / Business Partnering.
• Background in FMCG, consumer goods or retail strongly preferred.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving decisions.
• Strong command of P&L, OPEX and working capital.
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• Fluent Greek and very good English.
• Excellent analytical skills - able to move quickly from data to insight and action.
• Very good Excel and solid BI/reporting tools knowledge (SAC / Power BI / SAP BW or similar).
• Confident, challenging, and clear communicator.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within an international environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A modern and collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid working model.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Sarantis Group is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements.