Manager Commercial Controlling

For our FMCG client we are looking for an Manager Commercial Control. Do you perform best in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Please read further!

Your potential employer

We are the number one in Benelux and Europe, influencing how people experience and use technology. Together with our dedicated employees, we create the shopping experience of the future. Step into the dynamic world of Supplier Billing within the Financial Department at MMS Benelux. We are a youthful and culturally diverse team that blends professionalism with a touch of humor. While we joke around occasionally, we take numbers and processes seriously, especially when it comes to compensation management. Join us as we navigate the complexities of billing and process optimization with dedication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Together, we’ll make a real impact on our bottom line while keeping the journey engaging and rewarding.

Your tasks and responsibilities

The Controlling department in the Benelux is structured into four teams: Financial Controlling, Commercial Controlling, Operational Controlling, and Procurement Controlling. The Commercial Controlling team plays a pivotal role in driving profitability, optimizing commercial decision-making, and ensuring sustainable business growth.

As Manager Commercial Controlling, you will lead this team and act as a strategic business partner to the commercial organization. You will provide data-driven insights, challenge commercial decisions, and drive financial performance optimization across categories, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations. You will be responsible for analyzing and steering the commercial P&L, working closely with category management, marketing, and supply chain teams to maximize revenue and margin opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Controlling team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Steer and monitor commercial performance, including revenue, margin, pricing, promotions, and category profitability.
• Provide financial insights and challenge commercial decisions, supporting pricing, assortment, and supplier negotiations.
• Own the commercial P&L, ensuring financial accountability and continuous optimization of gross margin.
• Develop and improve forecasting models and business cases to support commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, delivering clear performance dashboards and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including category management, marketing, and senior leadership, to drive data-driven commercial strategies.
• Lead process improvements and automation, enhancing efficiency in reporting and analysis.
• Support budgeting and long-term planning with a focus on strategic growth and profitability.

Your knowledge and experience

You are an analytically strong, commercially driven finance professional with a proactive mindset and the ability to challenge the business. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong affinity with retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in a commercial finance, controlling, or FP&A role and at least 2+ years’ experience in a leadership position.
• Strong understanding of commercial dynamics, including pricing, promotions, and category management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence commercial teams.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Tableau) is a plus.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Results-driven, hands-on, and a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.

We offer you

• A key role in shaping the commercial strategy of MediaMarkt Benelux.
• A hybrid way of working.
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• A strong team culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested? Please apply now.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.