Business Controlling Manager – Mat Cover

The Controlling team works as a business partner of all areas of the business (Marketing, HR, Operations, Accounting and Sales), in different channels (Domestic, Ireland, Private Sales and Retail) to review, analyse, and drive profitability, making sure the annual targets are met.

For that, Controlling Team has ownership of the budgeting, forecasting processes, and month end process for the full company P&L, providing clear and insightful reporting.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Serve as a proactive business partner to key business units (Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Human Resources and Commercial Development teams), helping to translate financial data into clear business insights.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to shape strategic decisions, commercial initiatives, and resource allocation.
• Support Brand Teams with financial evaluation of Commercial Advertising & Promotion investments, ensuring ROI is tracked and optimized over time.
• Work closely with Head of FP&A and budget owners to monitor, forecast and report overhead costs, in a smooth and clear way.
• Be the focal point for MH EMEA (region) and Maisons in the MHUK market, ensuring consistency and quality reporting and communication.
• Build trust and credibility with non-finance stakeholders through effective communication and alignment on business goals.

Performance Management & Decision Influence

• Monitor KPIs and manage monthly risks and opportunities process, covering full P&L.
• Deliver deep-dive analysis on business performance, margin development, advertising and promotion metrics.
• Lead scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic initiatives, including new product launches, and route-to-market strategies.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support operational decisions and long-term planning.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process, re-forecasts, and long-term financial planning cycles.
• Coordinate inputs across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and market dynamics.
• Analyse variances between actuals and plans, and provide meaningful commentary on main deviations on Overheads, Advertising & Promotion, COGS and Distribution Costs.

Controlling & Reporting Excellence

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly financial closing activities in partnership with accounting teams.
• Prepare and present monthly business reviews and management reports, providing actionable insights and clear explanations of financial performance.
• Partner with accounting to ensure alignment between management and statutory reporting.

Investment Support & Internal Control

• Act as a sparring of the Commercial Planning and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) teams to optimize profitability and ensure consistency across the P&L.
• Provide financial input into Business Reviews with Maisons.
• Partner with the Brand Teams and Commercial Planning team to evaluate the effectiveness of trade promotions and marketing spend (Commercial A&P)
• Support the Head of FP&A and CFO in strengthening financial and business controls while driving process harmonisation and standardisation

Continuous Improvement & Financial Systems Development

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, tools, and data accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to digitalization initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., ERP upgrades, BI dashboards).
• Support financial literacy across the business by mentoring and coaching non-financial stakeholders.

People Management

• Manage, mentor and develop 3x Business Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, enabling them to fully reach their potential and creating a high performance minded team.

Education/Background

Finance literate with relevant University degree

Study towards a CIMA or equivalent qualification (a plus)

Professional experience & know how

8 years minimum experience in a Controlling or Financial Analysis position

Solid Finance background with business analysis experience

Previous and successful experience with Senior Stakeholders management

Previous experience in an FMCG environment

Proven prioritization and communication skills