Commercial Finance Manager BeNeLux & E-Commerce

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. 

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar. 

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link’s®,  Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets®. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. 

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.  
But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: Be Real, Relationship Driven, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Self Discipline, Show Awesome Character

Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day

Job Description

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Commercial Finance Manager at Link Snacks. 
Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.  
This position is based in Amsterdam and you will be reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance EMEA.

The Commercial Finance Manager Benelux & E-Commerce is a strategic business partner to Sales and Marketing teams across Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Middle East, and E-Commerce channels. The role provides financial leadership, commercial insights, and decision support to drive profitable growth, improve margins, optimize investments, and ensure strong financial governance. 
Your main responsibilities will include:

Commercial Business Partnering

• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to evaluate business performance, profitability, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin, and return on investment.
• Support annual customer negotiations through financial analysis, scenario modelling, and preparation activities.
• Develop and evaluate business cases for product launches, marketing investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Support CAPEX business cases and monitor project financial performance through implementation.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead forecasting and planning activities for assigned markets and channels.
• Coordinate commercial inputs into the S&OP process.
• Conduct monthly and periodic business reviews, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Deliver insightful performance reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.

Digital Finance & Process Improvement

• Drive reporting automation and process improvements.
• Leverage ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools to enhance decision-making.
• Improve data accessibility, quality, and reporting efficiency.

Governance & Financial Control

• Ensure robust control of trade spend, rebates, and accruals.
• Partner with Accounting teams to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support year-end closing activities and statutory audits.
• Ensure financial governance and policy adherence across commercial activities.

Qualifications

EU Citizenship and/or a valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

• University Degree in Finance / Business Administration
• Fluent in English, conversational fluency in Dutch is a plus
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Finance or FP&A preferably with an FMCG company
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of how pricing, promotions, trade investments, and customer negotiations impact profitability. Ability to balance top-line growth with margin and profit delivery. Deep understanding of FMCG commercial drivers and customer profitability.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess commercial opportunities and risks by using financial insights to influence long-term business decisions.
• Business Partnering & Influencing: Builds trusted relationships with Sales, Marketing, and senior stakeholders. Effectively communicates financial concepts in a commercial context
• Analytical Excellence: Strong problem-solving and financial modelling capabilities. Ability to translate large datasets into actionable business insights. Identifies trends, risks, opportunities, and root causes.
• Financial Planning & Performance Management: Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance analysis. Strong understanding of P&L management and value drivers.
• Digital & Data Literacy: Advanced Excel capability and strong proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Power BI/Tableau. Experience using planning tools such as Pigment is advantageous.
• Financial Governance & Control: Strong understanding of trade spend management, accruals, rebates, and audit requirements.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrates ownership and accountability and operates effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Focuses on execution and delivery of measurable results.

Additional Information

Our benefits
At Link Snacks, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!

• A competitive salary and a bonus structure based on performance
• 27 days annual holidays
• Lunch on Mondays
• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.
• Pension Plan
• Commuting Allowance

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.