Business Controller

TORQCOMMODITIES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodities trading firm in Greater London is seeking a Business Controller to support financial steering and decision-making for the coffee trading desk. You will be responsible for performance controlling, preparing P&L, and coordinating with trading and operational teams. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with trading environments. This role offers competitive compensation and international growth opportunities.

Benefits

Exposure to coffee markets

International environment

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analytics.
• Strong exposure to commodity trading, especially coffee and agri-commodities.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor P&L by desk, origin, product, and counterparty.
• Analyze variance vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for coffee & Glatz.

Skills

Financial controlling

Performance management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Trading platforms

Job description

Role Purpose

The Business Controller – Coffee & Glatz Operations is responsible for financial steering, performance controlling, and decision support across the coffee trading desk and Glatz-related commodity operations.

The role acts as a business partner to traders and management, ensuring transparency on margins, risk exposure, working capital, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Controlling & Performance Management

• Prepare and monitor P&L by desk, origin, product, and counterparty
• Track gross margins, contribution margins, and cost drivers
• Analyze variance vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Support pricing decisions with cost and margin simulations

2. Trading & Commodity Controlling (Coffee / Grains,Edible Nuts)

• Monitor trading positions, mark-to-market (MTM), and exposure
• Control hedging effectiveness and futures vs physical alignment
• Track origin costs, logistics, processing, and financing costs
• Support traders with deal profitability analysis

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for coffee & Glatz
• Develop scenario analyses (price volatility, FX, volume shifts)
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives

4. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor inventory levels, financing needs, and cash conversion cycle
• Coordinate with Trade Finance on credit lines and collateral
• Support borrowing base reporting where applicable

5. Reporting & Governance

• Prepare monthly management reports for senior leadershipEnsure data accuracy across ERP, trading systems, and reporting toolsSupport audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements
  6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a trusted finance partner to Trading, Operations, QA, and Supply Chain
  • Liaise with Group Finance, Accounting, and External Advisors
  • Support post-merger / integration topics related to Glatz entities

  Requirements

  Professional Background
  • 2–4 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analytics
  • Strong exposure to commodity trading, coffee, agri-commodities, or food
  • Experience in trading environments is a strong advantage
  Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of P&L, MTM, hedging, FX, and working capital
  • Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and trading platforms
  • Familiarity with Swiss / EU accounting environments (advantage)
  Benefits
  • Strategic role close to trading and decision-making
  • Exposure to coffee markets and global commodity flows
  • International environment with growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package