Package Description
Job Title: Commercial Controller
Location: Wantage, OX12 9BP
Salary: £50k pa (plus 15% bonus)
Contract type: FTC until Sep 26 (maternity cover)
Working pattern: Full time onsite, Mon – Fri (37.5 hours per week)
Advert closing date: 4pm on Friday, 27th June 2025
About Our Client
Our client, Crown Holdings Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production industry, dedicated to designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. With a commitment to sustainability at the core of their operations, they serve some of the largest and most respected companies globally. This is an exciting time to join their team, as they offer opportunities for professional growth and skill development in an expanding industry.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Commercial Controller to join Crown Holdings Inc’s UK operations, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This role will be pivotal in supporting the UK commercial team under the Swiss Principal business model, which is also implemented across other European countries.
This position is ideal for an independent individual who possesses strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and exceptional organisational abilities. While some experience in finance is essential, you do not need to be a qualified accountant to excel in this role.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) data for commercial reporting.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Team regarding sales prices, contracts, rebate accruals, and LME/MP reconciliations.
- Reconcile packaging held at customer locations monthly and recover any identified losses.
- Work with the Shared Service Centre to enforce credit limits and manage payment follow-ups.
- Prepare and finalise monthly reports, budgets, and forecasts for UK Commercial Entities.
Required Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance control, or a related field.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant work experience with a solid understanding of Commercial Finance, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts, analysing variances, and report writing for management.
- Familiarity with SAP integrated software is preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Data-driven with the ability to conduct variable, fixed costs, and margin analysis.
- Strong communication skills across all levels and effective presentation abilities.
- Logical approach to tasks with sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Highly organised with effective prioritisation skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to set up macros.
- Commercially aware with a keen attention to detail.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written; proficiency in an additional European language is a plus.
What They Offer
- 15% Bonus
- A chance to build a career in a multicultural environment.
- Fair rewards and promotions based on merit and performance.
- Professional and personal development through training and hands-on experiences.
- Strong commitment to employee safety and engagement.
Join Us!
Become a part of an international team of professionals passionate about sustainable packaging. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Commercial Controller, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.