Senior Commodities Controller

Senior Commodities Controller

Location: London Wall, City of London (Hybrid)

Salary: £125,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

A leading global brokerage firm is seeking an experiencedSenior Commodities Controller to join its London finance team.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the role will take ownership of financial control activities across the commodities business, partnering closely with Front Office, Operations, Treasury, Risk and Regulatory Reporting teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, balance sheet control, revenue reporting and governance across a diverse commodities trading and brokerage platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Controller, Financial Controller or Commodities Finance professional looking to join a high-profile and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for the commodities business.
2. Review and analyse daily and monthly P&L, ensuring accurate reporting and commentary.
3. Oversee balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations and control processes.
4. Investigate and resolve P&L discrepancies and valuation issues.
5. Partner with Front Office, Risk and Operations teams to understand trading activity and its financial impact.
6. Support the review and validation of commodity valuations and trading positions.
7. Monitor revenue reporting, accruals, reserves and adjustments.
8. Ensure a robust financial controls framework is maintained and enhanced.
9. Support external audit, internal audit and regulatory reviews.
10. Assist with implementation of process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
11. Produce senior management reporting and financial analysis.
12. Contribute to strategic projects, system developments and control enhancements.

Candidate Requirements

1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent).
2. Significant experience gained within Financial Services, Commodities Trading, Energy Trading, Brokerage or Investment Banking environments.
3. Strong Product Control, Commodities Control or Financial Control experience.
4. Thorough understanding of commodities products and trade lifecycles.
5. Experience working with trading desks and Front Office stakeholders.
6. Strong technical accounting and financial controls knowledge.
7. Proven ability to challenge, investigate and resolve complex financial issues.
8. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.