MS&P Controller

Are you passionate about optimising commercial strategy?  Are you someone who can delve into the data and find the answers which will enable you to raise the bar as a business?  This is an MS&P / Commercial Strategy appointment like no other.  This FMCG giant will challenge you to meet your goals, step ahead of the competition and develop better ways of doing things across sales channels, commercialising the brand objective.

You won’t find any ego’s here.  You will find a team of individuals who pull together to push for what’s possible, who challenge the status-quo and are authentic in all they do.

This is a branded FMCG organisation which requires you to think differently.  They’re not average, they’re not looking for average, they’re looking for high performers, those who have an edge, those who want more out of life, to step away from the mundane and work within a culture which is high performing, non-hierarchical and team orientated which offers the opportunity to accelerate your career and carve out your own path.

We’re looking for a MS&P/ Commercial Strategy Controller who has an eagerness to make their mark.  Someone who craves a business which makes decisions quickly and is fleet of foot, yet has the infrastructure that allows them to act and act with authority.

This is a London based appointment however they promote high levels of flexible working and a culture which fosters growth and collaborative high performance.

As MS&P/ Commercial Strategy Controller you will own PPA, Pricing and SKU mix developing a revenue growth management playbook and a rhythm with sales and marketing.  This role requires someone who has managed commercial spend and knows what levers to pull to ensure optimisation.  You will be close to the customer and shopper drawing on expertise to delve into the data, analysing and finding opportunity influencing key stakeholders. 

You will lead the optimisation of the commercial strategy in an environment which encourages everyone to take personal ownership. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the commercialisation of brand objectives across UK&I
• Defining channel strategy
• Building promotional strategy in line with category objectives and ensuring strategy delivers both margin and volume
• Defining pricing strategy and SKU mix
• Supporting sales with JBP development and negotiation
• Systemising revenue growth management capabilities

The successful candidate will be a talented in optimising commercial strategy already performing in a role which sees you optimising and managing commercial spend, eager to take on the next challenge. 

You’ll be pleased to know this is not a box ticking exercise on skills and experience, they’re more concerned about you, your commercial acumen, influence and strategic ability.  We’re looking for:

• A strategically minded FMCG commercial professional who understands both customer and shopper linking through to sales
• An analytical brain with an inquisitive mind who captivates an audience through story telling
• A self-starter who is eager and hungry to make a mark
• A strong communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills

This is not your everyday MS&P/ Commercial Strategy appointment in the FMCG industry and one which is a rarity.  If this sounds like something that you’d like to know more about, please don’t hesitate in applying or reaching out for a confidential conversation. 

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to emilie@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.