Commercial Controller

Hunkemoller is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to support our Buying and Merchandise team. This role involves providing crucial analysis and insights on stock, sales, and margins to drive strategic decision-making and optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:Conduct in-depth financial analysis on stock levels, sales performance, and margins.Evaluate historical sales data to forecast future trends and identify potential risks and opportunities.Analyze product profitability and performance across different categories, channels, and regions.Financial Modeling and Reporting:Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis, to provide insights into business performance.Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.Collaboration and Support:Work closely with the Buying and Merchandise team to provide data-driven recommendations for assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management.Support pricing strategies and promotional planning to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive positioning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, to align financial objectives with overall business goals.Inventory Management:Monitor inventory levels and turnover rates to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.Conduct analysis on slow-moving and obsolete inventory and recommend actions to mitigate financial impact.Support initiatives to improve stock accuracy and reduce inventory-related costs.Margin and Cost Analysis:Analyze gross margins and cost structures to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Evaluate the financial impact of supplier negotiations, including payment terms and discounts.Monitor and report on key cost drivers, such as raw material prices, labor costs, and logistics expenses.Performance Monitoring:Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and financial performance.Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve sales, margins, and overall profitability.Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required by senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- 5+ years of relevant working experience in a preferably international & fast moving company;
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business University or comparable field;
- Senior attitude when it comes to structure priorities, deadlines and targets within the team;
- Results oriented and highly analytical;

- Ability to process & analyse data from different data streams;
- Retail experience is highly preferred;
- Excellent and professional internal and external communication skills;
- Excellent English language skills (verbal and written), Dutch is a plus;
- Knowledge of MS Office;
- Knowledge of consolidation tools (Onestream) is a plus.

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