Commercial Financial Controller
Commercial Financial Controller
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Job Description
Our leading FMCG client is looking for a Commercial Financial Controller who will focus on managing and analyzing the financial aspects of trade spend pricing and revenue management within a commercial environment.
Summary:
As a Commercial Financial Controller the focus will be on financial decisionmaking to drive profitability cost optimization and revenue growth particularly through managing trade spend pricing and promotional strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical processoriented skills and be able to communicate financial insights effectively to influence business strategies. They should also have a deep understanding of FMCG or manufacturing financial practices and relevant qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Forecasting & Gap Analysis:
- Support the PS&OP (Sales Operations and Planning) forecasting process by analyzing income statements working capital forecasts and focusing on trade spend pricing and revenue growth.
- Management Accounts & Variance Analysis:
- Produce monthly management accounts and conduct variance analysis especially focusing on trade spend pricing and product profitability.
- Budget Management:
- Oversee the annual budget process ensuring alignment with revenue margin and cost optimization strategies.
- DecisionMaking Reports:
- Provide essential reports for decisionmaking such as product profitability analysis trade spend efficiency and postproject appraisals.
- Trade Spend & Discounting Efficiency:
- Continuously review accounting practices around trade spend discounting and promotional activities to enhance profitability.
- Costing & Trade Spend Feasibility:
- Assess product costings and trade spend feasibility monthly and on an adhoc basis ensuring alignment with revenue and margin goals.
- Financial Policy Development:
- Develop costeffective financial policies focusing on trade spend management and risk mitigation.
- Compliance & Financial Best Practices:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices to drive commercial outcomes.
- Lead Ad Hoc Projects:
- Manage special projects related to trade spend pricing strategies and revenue growth.
Ideal Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking:
- Strong at converting complex commercial scenarios (pricing trade spend discounting) into clear financial implications enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Process Orientation:
- Continually review and improve financial processes especially around trade spend and revenue management applying a commercial lens.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Focus on optimizing net revenue and margin growth through innovative financial analysis and process improvements.
- Effective Communication:
- Deliver precise financial analysis and provide commercially driven insights to influence positive business decisions.
- Proactive and Driven:
- A selfstarter who is energized to take on challenges and contribute to the commercial success and profitability of the business.
Preferred Experience:
- Qualifications:
- CIMA ADV DIP MA or CA(SA) qualification is preferred.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience as a management accountant within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Software Experience:
- Experience in working with business management and accounting software.
Employment Type
Full-Time
