Sales Controller / Commercial Controller

About the role

A recruitment agency is recruiting a Sales Controller for an international business. The role turns commercial data into insight for business decisions, with broad exposure to sales performance, financial planning and forecasting, personal responsibility and short decision-making processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports comparing actual performance against targets and analyse variances.
• Coordinate and contribute to one-year and three-year business plans.
• Support monthly forecasts covering volumes, sales, material costs and gross margin.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including profit and loss statements.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis to support business decisions.

Required profile

• Experience in sales controlling or a commercial finance role covering sales performance, forecasting and margin analysis.
• Degree in business or a technical discipline, with further qualifications in finance, accounting or controlling, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Good German and English.

Required skills

• Confidence working with IT systems; SAP and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) experience is advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site staff restaurant and free parking.
• Varied responsibilities in an international environment.
• Natural surroundings with access to outdoor recreation.