Senior Product Control Manager

Senior Product Control Manager

Commodities Trading / London / Hybrid / 6 month FTC

£100,000+

Senior Product Control Manager, circa £100,000 + benefits, Fixed-Term Contract | Central London

We're partnering with a leading global commodities trading business to appoint a Senior Trade / Product Control Manager on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an urgent requirement and exclusively partnered via Trace, so a position that can filled rapidly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced trading environment and play a key role supporting a global commodities trading division. Working closely with Traders, Risk, Operations and Finance teams, you will be responsible for providing robust financial control, P&L analysis and valuation oversight across international trading books.

Key responsibilities include

• Daily validation and explanation of trading gross margin and exchange margin calls • P&L attribution, valuation review and financial reporting for trading activities • Balance sheet and working capital analysis, including FX and interest allocations • Partnering with front office teams to provide insight into trading performance and positions • Enhancing controls, reporting processes and automation initiatives • Supporting audit requirements and mentoring junior team members •Analysis and resolution of margin call errors or reconciliation mis-matches

Required experience: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Strong Product Control and/or Trade Accounting experience gained within commodities trading, investment banking or a similar trading environment • Solid understanding of P&L reporting, valuations, risk positions and financial controls • Experience working with physical commodities is highly desirable • Strong Excel and systems skills • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

This role offers exposure to a global trading business, significant interaction with commercial teams, and the opportunity to contribute within an entrepreneurial and growing commodities platform.

For immediate consideration please contact Simon Humphreys at Trace Recruitment.

If you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria and are looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging role, please apply today by sending an updated copy of your CV.

Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.