Job Description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.



It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.



Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

About this opportunity

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Controller to join Crown in any of our UK locations: Wantage, Botcherby, or Peterborough, reporting directly to the Finance Manager for the UK.



The Commercial Controller is a varied role that supports the UK commercial team per the Swiss Principal business model at Crown which we also follow in other European countries.



This is an excellent opportunity for an independent individual who has strong attention to detail, good analytical skills and is highly organised.



To be an effective Commercial Controller at Crown you will need a good understanding of UK finance processes including income statement, balance sheet reconciliations, source of change, margin analysis etc. Some experience is required but you do not need to be a qualified accountant to be effective in this role.

Main responsibilities:

Guarantee the accuracy of sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) data for Commercial Reporting Liaise with the Commercial Team on sales prices, contracts, rebate accruals, and LME (London Metal Exchange)/MP reconciliations Ensure that packaging held at customers is reconciled monthly and any identified losses are recovered Liaise with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to ensure credit limits are respected, and payments and overdue(s) are properly followed up Finalise monthly reports, budgets, and forecasts for UK Commercial Entities

Required education and qualifications

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University bachelor's degree in accounting / finance control, or similar

Required knowledge and experience:

Relevant work experience and a good working knowledge of Commercial Finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment Previous experience in preparing budgets and forecasts, analysing variances against forecasts, and report writing for management Work experience in SAP integrated software

Required skills and competencies:

Data-driven, with an ability to perform variable, fixed costs, and margin analysis Effective communication at all levels along with good presentation skills Approaching tasks logically with effective decision-making and problem-solving ability Autonomous with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively Flexible and adaptable to change Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to set up macros Commercially aware Good attention to detail Continuous improvement mindset Fluency in English, both verbal and written. Additional European language will be a plus

What Crown Offers You

The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown's culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.


We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

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Commercial Controller UK

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Requisition ID: 4014
Location:
Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP
Functional Area: Finance
Experience Level: Experienced professional
Type of Contract: Temporary