Jobs, fresher vacancy - Business Controller • UK

Company: TORQCOMMODITIES

UK

Role PurposeThe Business Controller – Coffee & Glatz Operations is responsible for financial steering, performance controlling, and decision support across the coffee trading desk and Glatz-related commodity operations.The role acts as a business partner to traders and management, ensuring transparency on margins, risk exposure, working capital, and profitability.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Controlling & Performance Management Prepare and monitor P&L by desk, origin, product, and counterparty Track gross margins, contribution margins, and cost drivers Analyze variance vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods Support pricing decisions with cost and margin simulations 2. Trading & Commodity Controlling (Coffee / Grains,Edible Nuts) Monitor trading positions, mark-to-market (MTM), and exposure Control hedging effectiveness and futures vs physical alignment Track origin costs, logistics, processing, and financing costs Support traders with deal profitability analysis 3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for coffee & Glatz Develop scenario analyses (price volatility, FX, volume shifts) Support strategic planning and growth initiatives 4. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management Monitor inventory levels, financing needs, and cash conversion cycle Coordinate with Trade Finance on credit lines and collateral Support borrowing base reporting where applicable 5. Reporting & Governance Prepare monthly management reports for senior leadership Ensure data accuracy across ERP, trading systems, and reporting tools Support audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements 6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a trusted finance partner to Trading, Operations, QA, and Supply Chain Liaise with Group Finance, Accounting, and External Advisors Support post-merger / integration topics related to Glatz entities RequirementsProfessional Background 2–4 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analytics Strong exposure to commodity trading, coffee, agri-commodities, or food Experience in trading environments is a strong advantage Technical Skills Strong understanding of P&L, MTM, hedging, FX, and working capital Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills Experience with ERP systems and trading platforms Familiarity with Swiss / EU accounting environments (advantage) BenefitsStrategic role close to trading and decision-making Exposure to coffee markets and global commodity flows International environment with growth opportunities Competitive compensation package