Finance Business Controller
Barcelona
Our WHY is INVITING the WORLD to EXPERIENCE our BEST WATER BRANDS as well as PLANT BASED PRODUCTS.
We bring to life our iconic global brands EVIAN, VOLVIC & ALPRO.
At the same time, we take care of bringing plant-based food and drinks reflecting our desire to offer a wider choice to all consumers, especially the growing number of 'flexitarians' looking to diversify their protein sources, and people with dietary constraints or preferences.
We operate on a unique business model: partnership with local distributors. We work with more than 150 distributors, operating in more than 110 countries. The team behind it is no more than 100 people, with employees strategically based around the world. In fact, we are one of the most culturally diverse Business Unit in Danone with about 30 different nationalities located in over 20 countries.
When you join us, you will be amongst like-minded individuals - ambitious and hunger for more, flexible & autonomous, resilient in the face of challenges & driving change, high-performers & team players. Every individual makes a direct impact to our business results.
We are Evian Volvic Alpro International (EVAI).About the job:1. Support and challenge commercial & marketing teams in order to take the right business decisions, aligned with the strategy & must win battles of the zone2. Support and make some recommendations to Zone Director/sales & marketing local teams for tariffs (Price Increase) and drive profitability of countries (launch of new skus, adjustment of trade terms, review their route to market for more efficiency), Mix & portfolio management3. Animate the "rolling forecast" process (Monthly performance review presented to the GM) and manage risks and opportunities by supporting and challenging the Zone Director4. Pilot the financial closing (biannual & annual) by coordinating and booking accruals5. Prepare communication & business analysis for the zone's team of each month Topline closing6. Build and analyze the budget and financial forecasts with the zone7. Follow the marketing costs (A&P) of the zone & ensure that investments are properly allocated with the zone strategy and according to the yearly marketing plans8. Support the key projects needed to deliver the finance priorities (New process, new tool implementation, automatization & visualization projects)9. Management & supervision of 1 junior business controllerWould typically have a first experience in business controlling, topline controlling would be a must around 2 to 3 years. Ideally within a strong multinational FMCG company (F&B , high-end/premium as a plus).Abilities:
- Result oriented: pragmatic, fast learner and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong Organization skills: be able to prepare, present and follow-up business plan, plan ahead
- Open-minded attitude, good listener,
- Drive, passion, excellent communication & influencing skills
- Ability to easy adapt and leverage a truly international and multi-cultural environment to effectively engage peopleCompetencies:
- Extensive Finance principles (understanding of a P&L, Gross to Net Sales, accounting basics..)
- Strong analytical skills
- Business acumen
- Budget planning and monitoring, capability of strategic commercial planning (Sales & Marketing)
- Extensive knowledge of Excel & Essbase, power pointAt Danone, we guarantee that you can simply be yourself. We believe that it's up to you to define the way you work, to develop yourself, to progress. With us, you'll work in an exciting, complex and challenging environment. This is how you will create new opportunities! Join our movement for a more sustainable world. One Planet One Health BY YOU