Business Controller

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom TORQCOMMODITIES Full time
Role Purpose

The Business Controller – Coffee & Glatz Operations is responsible for financial steering, performance controlling, and decision support across the coffee trading desk and Glatz-related commodity operations.
The role acts as a business partner to traders and management, ensuring transparency on margins, risk exposure, working capital, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Controlling & Performance Management
  • Prepare and monitor P&L by desk, origin, product, and counterparty
  • Track gross margins, contribution margins, and cost drivers
  • Analyze variance vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
  • Support pricing decisions with cost and margin simulations
2. Trading & Commodity Controlling (Coffee / Grains,Edible Nuts)
  • Monitor trading positions, mark-to-market (MTM), and exposure
  • Control hedging effectiveness and futures vs physical alignment
  • Track origin costs, logistics, processing, and financing costs
  • Support traders with deal profitability analysis
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning
  • Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for coffee & Glatz
  • Develop scenario analyses (price volatility, FX, volume shifts)
  • Support strategic planning and growth initiatives
4. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
  • Monitor inventory levels, financing needs, and cash conversion cycle
  • Coordinate with Trade Finance on credit lines and collateral
  • Support borrowing base reporting where applicable
5. Reporting & Governance
  • Prepare monthly management reports for senior leadership
  • Ensure data accuracy across ERP, trading systems, and reporting tools
  • Support audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements
6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a trusted finance partner to Trading, Operations, QA, and Supply Chain
  • Liaise with Group Finance, Accounting, and External Advisors
  • Support post-merger / integration topics related to Glatz entities

Requirements

Professional Background
  • 2–4 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analytics
  • Strong exposure to commodity trading, coffee, agri-commodities, or food
  • Experience in trading environments is a strong advantage
Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of P&L, MTM, hedging, FX, and working capital
  • Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and trading platforms
  • Familiarity with Swiss / EU accounting environments (advantage)

Benefits

  • Strategic role close to trading and decision-making
  • Exposure to coffee markets and global commodity flows
  • International environment with growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package

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