Commercial Finance Controller
- Milton Keynes
- On-site
Have an appetite for more?
Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.
With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
We’re looking for a Commercial Controller to join our Commercial Finance team at Lantmännen Unibake UK. Partnering closely with Sales and Category teams, you’ll provide commercial insight and analysis to support customer and category growth, margin performance and informed decision‑making.
This is a highly visible role for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders and turning data into action.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a business partner to Sales and Category teams, supporting commercial plans and performance
- Provide value‑adding commercial finance analysis to support growth and margin improvement
- Support customer tenders and major commercial proposals
- Review category, pricing and margin performance, challenging and supporting improvement opportunities
- Deliver weekly and monthly sales reporting and post‑promotional analysis
- Support month‑end, forecasting, budgeting and 5‑year planning processes
- Track and control customer activity including rebates, discounts and campaign spend
- Maintain new business opportunity tracking and monitor SG&A spend
- Coach and support finance for non‑finance capability across the business
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
About you
- Qualified accountant (or qualified by experience)
- Experience partnering with commercial, sales or category teams
- Strong understanding of commercial finance, margins, pricing and P&Ls
- Confident analyst with the ability to influence and present clearly
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint and general IT skills
- Commercially curious, organised and comfortable working to deadlines
Working pattern
- Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (between 8am–6pm)
- Based in Milton Keynes, with travel to Bedford and Bagshot as required
Why join us?
You’ll join a collaborative, commercially driven finance team where your insight directly supports business decisions, customer performance and long‑term growth.
We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV and motivational letter no later than insert date.
If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Tammy Davies.
All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.
About the company
Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? More about Lantmännen Unibake
#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.
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