Senior Specialist, Commercial Finance

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Corporate Functions team is the "enablement engine" of South Pole. Behind the scenes, we provide the business with world-class solutions and best practices that sustain business growth and success. We cover key areas such as Finance, HR, Office Management, Legal, IT, Operations, etc. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you

Job summary:
The Senior Specialist, Commercial Finance and Project Controlling supports the financial planning and profitability monitoring of projects and commercial initiatives. The role focuses on project economics, cost and margin analysis, development of standardized business models and financial reporting. The position requires strong analytical thinking, accurate data management and the ability to translate financial outcomes into clear recommendations for business and project teams.

Main tasks & responsibilities:
Project Controlling and Financial Monitoring

Analyse project profitability and cost structures, identifying financial drivers, risks and

improvement opportunities.

Monitor project performance using standardized tools, ensuring reliability and consistency of input data and assumptions.

Prepare variance analysis and performance reports to support monthly reviews and forecasting cycles.

Assess financial impacts of changes in project scope, timelines or pricing, providing scenario analysis for decision-making.

Business Modelling and Commercial Support:

Develop structured business models to support pricing discussions, client proposals and internal investment decisions.

Collaborate with commercial and delivery teams to review commercial terms and evaluate their financial implications.

Contribute to the monitoring of the sales and issuance pipeline and support revenue forecast updates.

Data Quality, Reporting Tools and Process Improvement:

Build and maintain templates, dashboards and analytical tools to streamline reporting and enhance data accuracy.

Coordinate with regional finance teams to harmonize data collection standards and reporting

methodologies.

Identify inefficiencies or inconsistencies in financial processes and propose practical

improvements supported by clear reasoning.

Forge strong partnerships:

Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across global business units to ensure

alignment on financial objectives and strategies.

Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations

that drive operational efficiencies and mitigate financial risks.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in Finance, Project Controlling, FP&A, Audit or Business Analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and structured financial modelling.
• High familiarity with Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Slides and Drive).
• Ability to work with complex datasets and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Analytical and structured approach, high attention to detail, ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Strong understanding of financial principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What we offer:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer; we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.

We're a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.