Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:The role provides support and insights, based on the analysis of the reports and KPI dashboards to support the finance team and relevant functions in driving profitable growth and continuous improvement of profitability.
Main Responsibilities:Prepare and collect input for the annual budget, forecasts and strategic plan for P&L (by SKU/customer) from gross sales through to operating result.Work closely with key stakeholders in the business to receive reliable inputs on time.Create a collaborative relationship which helps to steer the business in a sustainable and profitable manner.Review and perform routine analysis on financial information e.g.: sensitivity and contingency, performance, variance, cost-benefit, benchmarking analysis etc.Provide leadership and expertise on profitability, costing and expense management through the planning process and improvements to reporting, budgeting and systems.Consult the line managers in the decision-making process for key financial issues.Partner with the sales and category leaders to provide clear financial information which aids in decision making, working together to understand the profitable mix of SKU in the portfolio.Provide reporting and analysis to the function heads with relevant insights applicable to their area (e.g. overheads, supply chain costs and others).Prepare scorecards with relevant KPI's to be shared with the business on a routine basis.Oversee, submit and ensure adherence to official reporting deadlines in the reporting system e.g.: weekly sales, budgets and forecasts, latest estimates.Oversee system management to ensure integrity of data and proper architecture within systems used in reporting function: Essbase Hyperion, SAP.Ensure month-end closing and SAP maintenance.Oversee management of Master Data.Continually review processes used within the business, providing recommendations for improvement to ensure integrity of financial data.Oversee the development and distribution of official written procedure manuals.Who we are looking for:University degree in Finance.Strong professional experience with a deep knowledge and understanding of financial statements, operational processes, budget and forecasting, internal controls and audit.Commercial acumen and good understanding of FMCG, food industry is preferred.Good numerical and analytical skillset, high attention to details and ability to work under pressure.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, influencing skills.Ability to work independently and effectively across different teams and with multiple stakeholders.Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving skills and project management abilities.MS Office proficiency, SAP experience required, Essbase and Hyperion are considered a plus.How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
Requisition ID: 67343
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