Job Description

The Junior Commercial Controller will act as a business partner to support the Commercial Team through budget management and a strong focus on internal control and return on investment, making sure we allocate investments accurately and correctly.
The following are an identified list of requirements for this role:

• To Assist the Commercial Team in maximizing profitable sales opportunities and monitoring of the commercial P&L evolution in order to promote optimal decision making within the business
• Provide Financial support and guidance to Commercial Teams
• Identify and inform Financial Controller of Commercial risks & opportunities
• Prepare insightful monthly Financial and Management Reporting to Divisional & Corporate Management as well as to Head Office in Paris
• Ensure sales teams comply with promotional accrual processes and raise provisions using SAP
• Preparation and analysis of key commercial reports including customer P&L’s and stock analysis
• Ad hoc projects to improve controls / reporting
• Manage the commercial balance sheet
• Create financial trends and budgets in line with brand strategy
• Ensure controls are maintained in line with company's group standards and support with year-end external audit
• Provide ad hoc analysis on specific topics of focus for brand and division management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills 
• Outstanding rigor and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role involves close liaison with the Sales team 
• The candidate should be a qualified or studying towards accountancy (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Experience preferably within a consumer driven and fast past sales environment 
• Highly organized with prioritization skills and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly numerate – strong analytically and good commercial acumen 
• Flexibility for an international career is desired but not essential
• Strong presentation/communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire 
• Financial knowledge and experience in managing a P&L, expansion analysis, sales forecasts
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work in an ever changing & demanding environment