Job published:
07-01-2025
Job ID: 35844
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 decision-making to drive profitability, cost optimization, and revenue growth, particularly through managing trade spend, pricing, and promotional strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical, process-oriented 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:
- 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.
- Produce monthly management accounts and conduct variance analysis, especially focusing on trade spend, pricing, and product profitability.
- Oversee the annual budget process, ensuring alignment with revenue, margin, and cost optimization strategies.
- Provide essential reports for decision-making, such as product profitability analysis, trade spend efficiency, and post-project appraisals.
- Continuously review accounting practices around trade spend, discounting, and promotional activities to enhance profitability.
- Assess product costings and trade spend feasibility monthly and on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring alignment with revenue and margin goals.
- Develop cost-effective financial policies, focusing on trade spend management and risk mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices to drive commercial outcomes.
- Manage special projects related to trade spend, pricing strategies, and revenue growth.
- Continually review and improve financial processes, especially around trade spend and revenue management, applying a commercial lens.
- Deliver precise financial analysis and provide commercially driven insights to influence positive business decisions.
- A self-starter 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.
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