Finance SME – Fuels Retail & Marketing (Downstream)
Summary:
The role of a Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Fuels Retail & Marketing aims to ensure that financial strategies and reports reflect the profitability and operational structure of the fuels retail business.
Main Responsibilities:
Capture retail finance, site P&L, and KPI practices across different markets.
Define key retail dimensions, including site/station, operating model (company-owned vs. dealer-operated), channel, brand, and region.
Design margin and profitability reporting for fuel and non-fuel segments.
Provide advisory on profitability metrics for fleet/card, loyalty programs, and B2B customers.
Validate GCOA, product master, and segmentation outcomes for retail operations.
Key Requirements:
Senior finance role experience in a fuels retail or downstream marketing company.
Strong understanding of site-level economics, including fuel margin reporting and non-fuel retail principles.
Proven experience with multi-country retail networks.
Nice to Have:
Experience with retail transformations or new-market entries.
Knowledge of retail POS/back-office systems and their integration with ERP solutions.
Other Details:
Category: Seniority Level: Senior Manager equivalent.
Category: Experience: 12+ years in finance, 6+ years in fuels retail/marketing.
Category: Phase: Workstreams include Finance Data Model and Reporting & Segmentation Design.