Paulig Group

Commercial Business Controller – Retail UK

UK-Ockerhill Full time

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. 

Now we’re looking for a Commercial Business Controller to support our Retail UK business within Customer Brands. You will be based in Tipton, UK, and report to the Head of Business Controlling, Customer Brands and be part of a great team of people based in our locations across Europe. 

Your role in the blend 

This is a high-impact role at the heart of the business, partnering directly with Sales to drive profitable growth, pricing, and performance.

In this role you will

  • Partner with commercial teams to drive margin and profitability

  • Lead financial analysis on tenders, pricing & new business

  • Steer forecasting, planning & performance tracking

  • Identify risks & opportunities and turn insights into action

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve end-to-end performance


Your key ingredients 

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, optimizing processes, and driving business growth. You navigate transformation and change with ease, demonstrating adaptability, resilience and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You are results-oriented, showing persistence in execution while maintaining high integrity. At the same time, you are self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

To succeed in this role, you likely have 

  • 5+ years in commercial finance or/and business controlling

  • Strong analytical mindset and business acumen

  • Proactive, hands-on, and confident in challenging stakeholders

  • Experience with ERP / Power BI / Excel

  • Fluent in English
     

The flavours we bring

Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture. 

We offer

  • A purpose-driven workplace  we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture. 

  • Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning, and development programs. 

  • Flexibility – the office is our main workplace, but we also offer the possibility to work from home part of the week. 

  • A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration. 
     

Interested? 

Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and bring your unique flavour to Paulig. 
 
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to hiring manager Deborah Biard, deborah.biard@paulig.com
 

Want to learn more about working at Paulig and what we offer? Visit www.pauliggroup.com.