Commercial Controller - Manager

About the role

The Commercial Controller serves as the commercial and financial governance lead for strategic GMx engagements, partnering with Engagement Partners, Tax Account Leaders, Engagement Leads, delivery leadership and Commercial Operations teams to maximise profitability, manage commercial risk and strengthen commercial discipline. The role goes beyond financial reporting and operational oversight: it is a trusted commercial business partner who provides insight, challenge and recommendations on engagement profitability, commercial compliance, pricing discipline and renewal readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of engagement economics, commercial drivers, contractual commitments and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary commercial advisor to Engagement Leadership and the single point of contact for commercial governance matters, providing financial recommendations.
• Lead engagement financial reviews, including actuals versus budget analysis, forecasts and Estimate-to-Complete reviews.
• Set up early-warning indicators and recommend actions before risks affect revenue recognition or profitability, while driving margin improvement.
• Lead commercial readiness for contract renewals, extensions, amendments and scope changes.
• Monitor key commercial clauses and flag contractual non-compliance and required corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for fee uplift, pricing optimisation and improved contract profitability.
• Ensure adherence to EY standards, policies, pricing structures, billing protocols and contractual requirements, and recommend improvements to commercial performance and financial visibility.

Required profile

• Experience in commercial and contract finance and business advisory.
• Experience supporting complex contracts or client portfolios.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Project management, transformation or process improvement experience; Big4 or similar experience preferred.
• Preferred: pricing strategy, deal economics or renewal support experience; experience implementing dashboards, reporting frameworks or commercial governance routines; team leadership or coaching experience.

Required skills

• Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis.
• Contract economics and commercial governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-support skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and with follow-through.