Commercial Financial Controller

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Financial Controller to lead financial analysis and support decision-making within a global consumer goods company. This position requires a qualified accountant with significant commercial finance experience, strong FP&A skills, and a proven track record of influencing stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, a bonus potential of up to 30%, and a hybrid working model based in South East Kent.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus potential up to 30%

9% matched pension contribution

24 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial finance, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making.
• High level of analytical thinking and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly analysis of financial results and key performance drivers.
• Own the annual planning and forecasting process across the UK division.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain to support commercial decisions.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

FP&A expertise

Stakeholder influencing

Team management

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of household brands and a reputation for innovation, quality, and ethical leadership. The UK business operates across multiple channels and product categories, with a collaborative culture and a focus on commercial excellence and operational efficiency.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Commercial Financial Controller will:

• Lead monthly analysis of financial results and key performance drivers
• Own the annual planning and forecasting process across the UK division
• Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain to support commercial decisions
• Oversee financial governance of promotional and marketing accruals
• Lead financial assessment of new product development and launches
• Manage SG&A and manufacturing cost centre forecasting and reporting
• Own the intercompany P&L and ensure profitability is understood
• Line manage the Commercial Accountant and lead finance improvement projects

Profile

The successful Commercial Financial Controller will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with:

• Significant experience in commercial finance, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods
• Strong FP&A and commercial finance background
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making
• Experience managing teams and leading transformation projects
• High level of analytical thinking and commercial acumen.

Job Offer

Salary: Competitive salary with above average benefits including

• Car allowance
• Excellent Bonus Potential: up to 30% performance related bonus + 10% LTI
• Pension: 9% matched contribution scheme
• Hybrid working: Based in South East Kent 2-3 days/week
• 24 days holiday + opportunity to buy or sell up to 3)
• Medical cashback scheme + optional private medical cover
• 37-hour week with earlier finish on Fridays