Commercial Controller

Aspion Search; Irlam; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Controller for a 12-month FTC in Irlam, Manchester. This hybrid role involves leading commercial strategies for key retail accounts in the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in account management and a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing pricing, building relationships, and driving innovation in a dynamic environment. Excellent financial acumen and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong FMCG Account Management or Commercial Leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing-led environment.
• Retail sales experience across grocery or convenience channels.
• Excellent negotiation and financial acumen, including P&L ownership.
• Confident communicator, able to influence both internally and externally.
• Interpret data and spot opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for a key retail account.
• Manage all day-to-day commercial activity including pricing and budgeting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and stakeholders.
• Oversee product training and support category management.
• Identify new opportunities and drive innovation.
• Ensure strong service levels through collaboration.

Skills

FMCG Account Management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Strong Excel skills

Education

Degree in Business, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Commercial Controller

12‑Month FTC | Hybrid | FMCG

Location: Irlam, Manchester

Salary: 50K‑60K (depending on experience)

Hours: Full‑Time, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy for a key retail account, delivering against volume, profit and growth targets.
• Manage all day‑to‑day commercial activity including pricing, budgeting, forecasting, promotions and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, supply chain, operations, marketing, store managers and advisors.
• Oversee product training and support category management within the account.
• Use market, category and competitor insight to identify new opportunities and drive innovation.
• Ensure strong service levels, availability and accurate demand planning through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Mentor and support Business Account Executives or relevant commercial team members.
• Proactively explore opportunities to grow the customer base and broaden the portfolio.

About You:

• Strong FMCG Account Management or Commercial Leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing‑led environment.
• Retail sales experience across grocery or convenience channels.
• Excellent negotiation and financial acumen, including P&L ownership.
• Strong Excel and numerical skills (SAP experience is a plus).
• Confident communicator, able to influence both internally and externally.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot opportunities.
• Degree in Business, Economics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK driving licence.

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click apply today.

To Contact Directly:

Zoe Murray

Senior Executive Consultant

Phone: [phone]