Specialist - Commercial Controller (Retail Focus)

Key Responsibilities P&L Ownership & Analysis Full responsibility for departmental P&L analysis across ~50 departments. Conduct weekly and monthly KPI reviews, including margin, supplier income, pricing effects, NWC, stock days, and payment terms. Perform in-depth analyses across supplier, buying category, channel, and customer group dimensions. Ensure margin accuracy and alignment with Romanian accounting standards and MCC Romania requirements. Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead budget planning and execution for Offer Management department Prepare business cases for buying decisions with necessary approvals. Support special projects during month-end (e.g., advance goods loading). Reporting & Presentations Prepare and present reports for weekly sales meetings and monthly board reviews. Provide commentary and insights for category managers and open forums. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to local authorities (language dependency can be delegated). Data & Systems Expertise Proficient in SAP, advanced Excel, and VBA including the ability to read and modify scripts. Work confidently with complex data structures and perform advanced financial analyses. Experience with MS Access and Big Data environments would be considered an advantage. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Commercial, Ops, and IT teams. Actively participate in transition discussions and retrospectives. Language & Local Knowledge Romanian language proficiency preferred for local reporting and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of the Romanian chart of accounts and local accounting regulations is highly desirable, although not a mandatory hiring requirement. Qualifications: Education University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling. Experience Proven experience in budget cycles and controlling. Previous experience in retail and stock management environments; experience with Tesco would be considered an advantage. Exposure to Romanian accounting systems and post-LUCA implementation environments. Skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Advanced Excel and VBA capabilities. Ability to navigate complex metrics and systems. Mindset Transition-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused. Adaptable to evolving systems and able to contribute added value. Benefits: People & Culture METRO Global Solution Center India talentacquisition@metro-gsc.in