Commercial Financial Controller

Marks Sattin; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Commercial Financial Controller to join their team in Coventry. This role involves driving customer growth and profitability strategies across multiple sites, requiring strong analytical skills and effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercially focused business partnering role.
• Willingness to travel to stores/branches an average of two days per week.
• Ability to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Regional Managing Directors to support customer growth.
• Review key KPIs and identify reasons for variances in sales.
• Conduct FP&A activities, including budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Results-oriented problem solver

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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Salary: £75,000 p.a. + £5,000 car allowance + company bonus

Location: Coventry

Type: Permanent (Hybrid)

Travel: Travel required to different sites (average of two days p/w travel to sites)

Marks Sattin is proud to partner with a large multi-site brand based in the Coventry/Warwickshire region to recruit a Commercial Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

This is a newly created position, driven by organisational growth and further expansion plans, reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance. The Commercial Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in driving customer growth and the profitability strategy across the stores/branches.

Given the commercial nature of the role and the focus on increasing store profitability, the role requires travel to the various UK stores/branches on average two days per week. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced senior finance business partner who thrives on building meaningful relationships across all levels of a business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Regional Managing Directors to support the delivery of customer growth and store profitability strategies.
• Partner with Store/Branch Managers to review key KPIs and identify reasons for variances in sales.
• Actively review and challenge sales and margin performance during senior leadership reviews.
• Work with senior stakeholders, including Regional Directors, Commercial, and Marketing teams, to analyse and improve pricing strategies.
• Provide decision support by creating financial models and conducting insightful analysis to guide senior leadership decisions.
• Track key regional initiatives aimed at driving EBITDA growth.
• Challenge existing processes and propose improvements for greater efficiency.
• Conduct FP&A activities, including owning the budgeting and forecasting process, and performing variance analysis.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven experience in a commercially focused business partnering role within a fast-paced organisation (preferably multi-site).
• Willingness to travel to stores/branches an average of two days per week.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of presenting and communicating commercial insights.
• Proficient in Excel, with expertise in creating robust financial models.
• A results-oriented problem solver with an inquisitive mindset and a passion for making a difference.

What’s on Offer: This is an exciting opportunity to join a household name brand experiencing ongoing growth. A competitive salary, car allowance, and company bonus are also part of the package. If you’re an experienced business partner eager for a new challenge, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail, Wholesale, and Wholesale Building Materials

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