The Commercial Finance Manager will play a strategic role in securing and optimising financial resources for the Group. This position is responsible for structuring and negotiating financing solutions, managing credit portfolios, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring robust financial planning and risk management. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments and external financial institutions to align funding strategies with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Attraction of Financial Resources for Group EnterprisesLead negotiations to establish credit lines for the Group and structure financing dealsIdentify suitable borrowers within the Group, determine appropriate credit volumes, and coordinate the submission of required documentation to financial institutionsOrganise financing across Group entities, including project finance, investment funding, working capital support, subsidised short-term loans, and other financing instrumentsNegotiate terms for credit agreements, guarantees, and pledges; oversee the preparation and execution of all related credit security documentationManage the issuance of bank guarantees to counterparties (e.g., for payment obligations and VAT refunds) and verify guarantees provided by counterparties to safeguard Group interestsSupport and monitor ongoing financing transactions on a monthly and quarterly basis; ensure timely compliance with all terms and covenants of credit and security agreements, and coordinate cross-functional collaborationOversee the fulfilment of payment obligations related to loan servicing (principal, interest, fees), ensuring adherence to account turnover requirements in partnership with the Group’s cash management team
Optimisation of the Credit PortfolioOptimise the structure, duration, and cost-efficiency of the Group’s credit portfolio
Intragroup Borrowings and Related-Party LoansDraft and manage internal loan agreements for Group and related-party financing, including extensions and amendmentMonitor settlements and ensure proper reconciliation of mutual obligations
Insurance ManagementOversee property and liability insurance programsDefine optimal insurance premiums and coverage, including policies for pledged assets (real estate, equipment)Arrange and renew mandatory and property insurance contracts (e.g., hazardous facilities insurance, motor TPL insurance) in a timely manner
Financial Modeling and Risk AssessmentPrepare and validate financial models based on management reports and operational data to evaluate the Group’s financial condition and identify risks of covenant breaches (in collaboration with the Budget and Analytical Department)
Investment Project FinancingMaintain updated data on ongoing and planned investment projects to assess financing needs and arrange targeted funding (in coordination with the Budget and Analytical Department, Agro Division, and cash management team)
Financial Reporting and Audit SupportContribute to the preparation of financial reports for individual entities and consolidated Group statements (with the Accounting and IFRS teams)Reconcile loan balances and interest (including intragroup loans)Support asset impairment testing and maintain up-to-date information on covenant complianceLiaise with external auditors to fulfill specific data requests
Contractual Risk AnalysisReview and analyse the financial implications of contracts (credit, guarantee, loan, supply, service agreements, etc.) to protect the interests of the Group and its stakeholders, in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Internal Audit departments
