Overview
Principal Consultant (Food & Soft Drinks) at Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation. Marvel is partnered with a leading global food manufacturer, home to some of the UK & Ireland’s most loved dairy brands. With a strong presence in both branded and own-label grocery categories, they’ve built a reputation for innovation, quality, and a culture that genuinely supports its people. They are seeking a Commercial Controller to join them on a 12 month FTC.
Benefits: Pension, healthcare, company discount program, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible start and finish times.
Responsibilities
* Lead a high-performing, supportive team in a business that values collaboration and development.
* Work with major UK grocery retailers on exciting branded and own-label growth plans.
* Gain senior-level exposure and full P&L ownership, shaping commercial strategy in a fast-moving, values-led business.
* Lead joint business plans, top-to-top customer negotiations, and take ownership of risk and opportunity across the portfolio.
Ways of working
Hybrid – 2 days a week in Staines (Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Candidates must be commutable from Staines.
The Role
As Commercial Controller, you’ll lead a high-performing team to deliver growth across major national grocery accounts. You’ll have full P&L ownership, drive strategy across branded and own-label, and work cross-functionally to deliver both short-term performance and long-term customer partnerships. This is a key leadership role with visibility across the wider commercial business - and a real opportunity to make an impact. You’ll shape joint business plans, lead top-to-top customer negotiations, and take ownership of risk and opportunity across your portfolio.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Commercial Controller or equivalent senior commercial role.
* Strong background in FMCG, ideally in chilled.
* Experience managing major UK grocery multiples, Asda or Sainsbury's would be advantageous.
* Branded and own-label exposure.
* A natural team leader and coach.
* Confident with P&Ls, forecasting, pricing and negotiation.
* Data-driven, strategic, and comfortable working at pace.
Next steps
If you would like to know more then please get in touch with Alice Grant for an initial conversation.
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