Product Performance Manager

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Performance Management:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis of product lines, including profitability, cost management, and revenue tracking.
• Map product costs to revenues and provide insights on margins, ROI, and profitability.
• Analyze product performance data and identify trends to optimize pricing and product positioning.

Market Research & Demand Assessment:

• Research and analyze market conditions and customer preferences to assess product demand.
• Collaborate with product and sales teams to evaluate market fit and demand for current and future products.

Business Case Review & Economic Improvement:

• Review business cases for new product launches, enhancements, or discontinuations, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Develop strategies to improve the economic performance of products, including cost reduction, margin optimization, and pricing strategies.

Guidance & Recommendations:

• Provide data-driven recommendations and guidance to senior leadership on product profitability and investment decisions.
• Work closely with product development and finance teams to support decision-making processes and strategic planning.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Prepare financial reports and performance dashboards for management, highlighting key metrics and variances.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in product economics and contribute to process enhancements.

Qualification, Experience and Job Specific skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CFA certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, finance, or related roles, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Exposure to technology products and an understanding of software development life cycles or cloud services is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or BI tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and a results-oriented approach to managing product performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, including product, finance, marketing, and sales.
• Demonstrated experience in working with cloud or technology products.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of industry trends and the ability to apply them to product economics.