Senior Commercial Controller - fonQ
Utrecht
What do you do?

fonQ is the ultimate online destination where houses are thoughtfully transformed into homes that reflect personal style and comfort. Celebrated as the top choice for distinctive and high-quality home décor and lifestyle essentials across the Netherlands and Belgium, fonQ adds charm to every living space. This innovative and ambitious e-commerce platform, featuring a wide range of elegant and timeless pieces, draws millions of visitors and ships millions of products yearly.

In pursuit of continued growth and improved financial performance, fonQ seeks a Senior Commercial Controller who will deliver strategic insights that drive profitability and reinforce its leadership position in the home and living market.

As the Senior Commercial Controller at fonQ, you will work closely with Susan Kock, the Director of Buying & Merchandising, acting as a trusted business partner for commercial operations. In this role, you will deliver strategic financial insights and analysis, using Business Intelligence data to drive informed decision-making that supports and advances the company’s commercial goals. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the alignment of financial strategies., that focus on broader business objectives, fostering growth and operational efficiency.

You lead and own the commercial process and participate in the P&L cycle, focusing on monitoring profitability to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic targets. This includes overseeing revenue streams, cost structures, pricing, and margins, as well as proactively identifying risks and opportunities. You support the Commercial Management and team with analysis on client, order and product level. You will raise early warnings when margins are under pressure, providing data-driven and evidence-based recommendations. These will safeguard profitability and guide commercial teams toward informed decisions that optimize performance. Your expertise in bottom-up budgeting and forecasting will ensure that financial plans are both accurate and aligned with business goals, supporting long-term growth.

Good to know

In addition to core business control, you will advise Commercial Management, Buyers and Category Managers on deals with new suppliers by analyzing the P&L impact and cash flow implications of agreements to ensure positive contributions to the company's financial health. You will collaborate on pricing strategies, assess the financial viability of the product portfolio, and maintain competitive yet profitable margins. As the financial conscience of the commercial teams, you will challenge operational decisions and provide insights that support both short-term wins and sustainable business strategies.

Who are you?

You are a data driven and intellectually curious financial professional with a proven record of fueling business growth. With a deep understanding of financial management, you excel at navigating complex data and transforming it into strategic insights that drive key business decisions. Independent and resourceful, you thrive both autonomously and as a valuable collaborator, bringing sharp analytical skills and a keen eye for detail to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

In dynamic, demanding environments, you make a tangible impact, always striving to elevate financial performance and achieve strategic goals. You are not just about maintaining the status quo; you are motivated by the challenge of advancing financial outcomes and contributing to the success of the organization. Enthusiastic about making a difference, you are eager to step into a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas heard, and your influence felt. If you are ready to embrace a pivotal role that will challenge and propel your career, fonQ is the perfect place for you.

“Under the leadership of Itai Gross, NADUVI’s founder and the new CEO of fonQ, both brands will retain their distinct identities while harnessing their combined expertise to excel in a competitive landscape. As the marketplace advances into this new chapter, the company is dedicated to driving success by refining and professionalizing essential organizational elements. We are looking for a dedicated data-driven Commercial Controller, to drive profitability and join the next phase.”

  • A completed bachelor’s degree in business economics or a related field
  • Around 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role within the midmarket sector
  • Experience in retail and/or e-commerce
  • You are an expert in Excel and Power BI
  • You have strong analytical skills, are quality-oriented, and possess a get-things-done and first-time-right mentality
  • You have a healthy dose of passion and ambition, and are willing to go the extra mile
  • You are a team player with a powerful sense of responsibility
  • Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

More about fonQ

The name “fonQ” represents something entirely unique. It embodies being just a bit different, with a playful wink or a distinctive twist. It is a short, powerful name that conveys the energy and character of the organization. It reflects the strength and the exceptional service they offer for each product category.

All under one roof

On 30,000 square meters in Utrecht's Lage Weide business park, everything that makes fonQ what it is, comes to life. With a team of over 125 employees, we help customers design their homes every day, eliminating any uncertainty in their choices. Curious about what it is like inside a major online retailer's office? Let us take you on a tour of fonQ headquarters!

Inspiration Showroom

With 100,000 products in our catalog, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Is that chair as comfortable as it looks? Not sure which interior style suits you best? Our showroom offers a variety of inspiring setups to spark ideas for your home. Here, you can experience our products in person, with experts on hand to guide you to the best decision.

A Workspace Full of Inspiration

One floor up is the fonQ office, where we collaborate daily to expand our range with the most beautiful brands and products. Enthusiastic about interior design, we have created an office that reflects our brand, featuring a palette of green, gray, black, and our new warm orange color.

Meetings in the Country-Style Dining Room 

At fonQ, meetings often take place in rooms styled like living spaces, each with its own interior theme. From the Scandinavian study to the modern classic living room and rustic dining room, our meeting rooms display six key interior styles, complete with distinctive elements and products that bring each theme to life.

More Than a 9-to-5 Mentality

At fonQ, they embrace a culture that goes beyond the usual 9-to-5. Weekends often kick off with a rooftop terrace happy hour, where colleagues gather to enjoy drinks, music, and good vibes. The fun extends to our cafeteria and game room, where we host table tennis and foosball matches, or unwind with a round of Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. It is common for us to stay a little longer when the fun is in full swing!

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