Merchandise Commercial Controller

SUMMARY:
Do you have experience working with supplier rebates, trading terms, promotional allowances or contract-related financial data within a retail, FMCG or similarly high-volume environment?

We are looking for a detail-driven Merchandise Commercial Controller to ensure that commercial agreements are accurately captured, validated, reconciled and supported by the correct documentation.

This is not a Senior Financial Controller role. It is a hands-on commercial finance position suited to someone with strong numerical accuracy, advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems, reconciliations and month-end processes.

POSITION INFO:
You are likely to be a strong match if you have: A relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Commerce or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Approximately 3 to 5 years' experience in finance administration, accounts payable or receivable, contract accounting or retail finance support. Experience capturing and maintaining financial information on SAP or a similar ERP system . Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables. Exposure to reconciliations, accruals, journals and month-end support. An understanding of supplier rebates, allowances, promotional mechanics or other retail trading terms. Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy. What you will be responsible for: Capture the financial elements of supplier and commercial agreements on SAP CCM, ERP and supporting systems. Maintain accurate records of rebates, allowances, promotions, incentives and other commercial fees. Validate calculation rules, effective dates, tiers, thresholds and accounting codes before records are published. Ensure signed contract financials are captured within agreed service levels. Prepare master-data change requests and supporting documentation for approval. Run routine checks and reconciliation reports. Investigate discrepancies and escalate complex or high-value exceptions. Assist with accrual calculations and month-end schedules. Post standard journal entries within the required delegated limits. Maintain contracts, attachments and approval evidence for audit purposes. Support the resolution of supplier or financial disputes by providing transactional evidence and calculation schedules. Help improve templates and processes to reduce manual errors and rework. What will set you apart: Previous experience within a retail or FMCG environment . Working knowledge of SAP CCM . Practical experience with supplier trading terms or conditional contracts. Strong reconciliation and problem-solving ability. The confidence to identify and question incorrect calculations or incomplete documentation. A track record of meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment. The person we are looking for You are organised, reliable and comfortable working with detailed financial information. You understand that a small error in a rate, date, tier or accounting code can create a much bigger problem later. You are also able to work effectively with commercial and finance teams, follow structured approval processes and maintain accurate records that stand up to scrutiny. If you enjoy bringing order to complex financial information and ensuring every commercial agreement is accurately reflected in the system, apply now.