Senior Commercial Controller

Company profile

Our client is an international marketing and sales-company for premium products and one of the largest premium spirits company in the world. To support the strong growth of the company we are looking for a highly motivated Senior Commercial Controller (m/f).

Position

• Support and contribute to the Commercial Finance and FP&A team
• Co-ordination of Budgeting and Forecasting processes for Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, including preparation of roll-ups, trends and gap analyses for the Commercial Teams to support resource allocation decisions
• Ensure alignment with corporate deliverables calendar and strive to meet all deadlines highlighted
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly Management Reporting packages
• Work with the regional Controller in Europe to promote a strong control environment across all financial aspects within the region
• Where appropriate, develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors and stakeholders throughout their organisations
• Support monthly reporting process across the European, Middle East and Africa region
• Use the regular planning and reporting of actual results, as well as relationships with the commercial teams, to keep a constant track of the risks and opportunities that face Central, Eastern and Northern Europe
• Review and analyze investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with global profit requirements, taking into account all aspects of pricing, competitor analysis and economic/demographic drivers
• Maintain partnerships with distributors and build upon key relationships

Candidate Profile

• Preferably degree with relevant Accounting qualification
• Strong financial control mentality
• A team player who strives in a challenging and fast moving environment
• Leads by conviction and excellent people manager
• Challenges status quo
• No problems in managing ambiguity
• Excellent commercial skills and attention to detail
• Strong time manager, able to prioritize a diverse workload and achieve deadlines
• Self-starter, proactive and motivated
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills (English mandatory)
• Culturally sensitive attitude and approach to business practices
• IT literate
• Demonstrate a ‘drive for results’ mentality
• Able to influence and partner with the Market and corporate centre Finance and Commercial Teams

Interesting?

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