Commercial Controller ROBG_fixed-term

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Finance​

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.

About the role

We're looking for a Commercial Controller RO/BG_fixed-term to safeguard our financial practice with vigilance and strategic insight. You'll be more than just a number-cruncher; you'll be a financial gatekeeper for Reckitt, ensuring that we not only stay ahead in compliance but also capitalise on opportunities to craft a stronger, more profitable future. Your expertise in tax laws and proactive approach will guide us through the complexities of tax regulations, turning challenges into strategic advantages.

For this role, we are offering a limited contract, until end of December 2026.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure all submission (Month end close; Forecasts/Plan; 6MRF, etc) are delivered on time with qualitative input.
• Liaise and collaborates with the FPA team in case of queries on the above submissions
• Focus on forecast/plan quality, ensure improvement of forecast accuracy and LV delivery. Flag risks if any.

• Collaborates with other departments by providing and gathering financial information needed in the financial process (month end close, forecast, plan).
• Monitoring brand / customer performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variances vs. budget, forecast and prior year.

• Improving customer / brand performance by analysing/evaluating ROI, pricing, mix, COGS, and NPDs

• Participate in cross-functional discussions/meetings and provide financial support to drive productivity initiatives and support management in the execution of business strategies.

• Deliver monthly reporting pack and ad-hoc analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with corporate reporting requirements and policies.
• Cooperate with EE FP&A team, share and seek good practices, delivery ad hoc requests.
• NWC management: Improve forecast/plan accuracy; Track performance monthly and highlight risks & opportunities.
• Tackle ad-hoc finance projects, including reporting automation, benchmarking and analyses (e.g., Fusion, etc).

 

The experience we're looking for

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5-6 years’ work experience within Controlling (senior position) preferably in a FMCG company, Commercial role

• Stakeholder management, managing complexity, presentation skills, forecasting and budgeting skills

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel & Power Point in particular.
• Knowledge of SAP, PowerBI is a plus.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The skills for success

Tax law, Tax compliance, Business accumen, Improve business processes, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Accounting principles.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.