Commercial Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Hythe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company seeks a Commercial Financial Controller to lead financial analysis and support strategic decisions across their UK division. This key role involves managing teams and ensuring effective financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial finance and be a qualified accountant. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered, along with significant benefits including a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent bonus potential

Pension scheme with 9% contribution

24 days holiday plus buying/selling days

Medical cashback scheme

Flexible working hours

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.
• Manage SG&A and manufacturing cost centre forecasting and reporting.
• Line manage the Commercial Accountant and lead finance improvement projects.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

Analytical thinking

Team management

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

• Lead commercial finance role for a major UK division in a global FMCG group
• High-impact role with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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.

What\'s on 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