Commercial Finance Controller UK
3 days ago
Location: Old Windsor, United Kingdom
Contract: Full-time
Team: Finance – Commercial Finance & FP&A
Reports to: Head of Finance
About Perfetti Van Melle:
We are the world's second-largest sugar confectionery company, creating sweeter moments for over 150 countries. In the UK, you'll know us for Mentos, Fruit-tella, Smint and Chupa Chups. With over 18,000 employees worldwide, we continue to innovate, grow, and inspire.
Where we need you:As our Commercial Finance Controller – UK, you will drive business performance, profitability, and strategic decisions. You will partner with senior commercial, channel, and brand teams while leading FP&A cycles—including Budget, Forecast, LRP, and Latest Estimate (LE). You'll also manage Commercial Close, reporting, and Risks & Opportunities, supporting functions across Sales, Marketing, RGM, and Supply Chain.
Your core responsibilities at a glance:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead full P&L budgeting, forecasting, LE and long-term planning.
- Deliver accurate Commercial Close and management reporting.
Brand & Channel Finance Business Partnering
- Support Major Multiples, Discounters, E-commerce and key brands.
- Drive pricing, promotions, portfolio and RGM analysis.
- Support MWBs, NPDs and commercial decision-making.
Forecasting & S&OP
- Improve forecast accuracy and S&OP stability.
- Strengthen collaboration across Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Act as FP&A Key User and improve data/process efficiency.
- Ensure strong financial governance and reporting integrity.
- Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Controlling, ideally in UK FMCG.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
- Excellent analytical and commercial acumen.
- Proficient in SAP (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel; BI tools a plus.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused.
- Finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) preferred.
- Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
- Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory
- Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.
- Dynamic – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we're constantly evolving.
- Company bonus scheme participation
- 8% company-paid pension plan
- Private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance, and income protection
- Travel insurance
- 27 days annual leave (based on full-time contract)
- Flexible working and an inspiring Old Windsor office overlooking the River Thames
- A supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas and growth matter
As part of our mission, we aim to create a fulfilling workplace for all team members; this is built on trust, mutual respect, and an appreciation of everyone's individuality and diversity.
If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you're ready to elevate our Sales team, we'd love to meet you
Ready to shape the future of sweets?
Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments
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