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Commercial Controller

Verenigde Staten
San Francisco
As Commercial Controller, you will act as a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Sales and Marketing Directors in the US. You will lead commercial finance strategy, drive data-informed decision-making, and influence cross-functional initiatives to optimize business performance. This role requires a forward-thinking mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic actions.
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Functiebeschrijving

Reporting & Performance Insights:

  • Lead the development of performance dashboards and executive-level reporting for Sales & Marketing, ensuring data integrity and relevance.
  • Facilitate cross-functional performance reviews, translating financial and KPI trends into strategic recommendations and risk mitigation plans.
  • Monitor and interpret business performance against strategic objectives, identifying key drivers and influencing course-correction initiatives.
  • Deliver high-impact commercial insights across product categories, customer segments, and channels to support strategic decision-making.
  • Guide strategic discussions on sales variance (volume, price, mix) with commercial leadership to inform pricing, portfolio, and channel strategies.
  • Champion continuous improvement by identifying structural cost efficiencies and long-term value creation opportunities.

 

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Oversee the strategic planning and budgeting process for commercial volumes, pricing, and trade conditions, aligning with long-term business goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Sales and Marketing leadership, challenging assumptions and ensuring forecasts reflect market dynamics and strategic priorities.

 

Trade Promotion Strategy, COPA & Business Cases:

  • Drive the strategic implementation of COPA (Commercial and Profitability Analysis) to enhance decision-making and margin optimization.
  • Safeguard the integrity of TPM, COPA and SAP customer pricing conditions to ensure transparency, control, and strategic alignment with promotional investments.
  • Evaluate the financial impact of commercial initiatives through pre- and post-action analysis, supporting agile decision-making.
  • Deliver comprehensive profitability assessments by customer and product, integrating marketing ROI and cost-to-serve metrics to inform strategic pricing and investment decisions.

Profiel

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM is preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in commercial finance, audit, FP&A, or financial controlling is preferred.
  • Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving business outcomes.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with SAP, COPA, and BI tools is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Results-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
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