Industrial Financial Controller (Arlon, WLX, BE) at Ferrero Group Official Website | Ferrero Group

Job Location: ​Arlon​

Company description

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.

Ferrero 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:

A great opportunity awaits for a skilled Industrial Financial Controller to become a partner at our Ferrero Industrial plant in Arlon, Belgium. As a key member of the controlling team, you will report to the Local Industrial Controlling Manager and take on essential responsibilities.
Your expertise and dedication on this role will contribute significantly to ensure a positive and supportive work environment, contributing to the success and growth of our organization. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a thriving industrial setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our passionate and dedicated team.

Main Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the Finance team based in Luxembourg, you will act as a strategic partner to the local management team. Supporting a high-end manufacturing activity with a strong international footprint, your main responsibilities will include:

• Financial Closing Activities
  Prepare and coordinate monthly and annual financial closing processes in alignment with corporate standards.
  Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data and reporting.
  Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitoring Production Performance
  Track and analyze production KPIs through weekly performance reports and dynamic dashboards.
  Leverage Business Intelligence tools to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  Collaborate with operational teams to drive performance optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
  Actively participate in the annual budgeting process in collaboration with production teams and support functions, both locally and internationally.
  Consolidate budget inputs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  Monitor budget execution throughout the year and support reforecasting efforts as needed.
• Development of Financial Steering Tools
  Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and data reliability.
  Create tailored dashboards and analytical models to support various stakeholders.
• Financial Data Management
  Maintain and ensure the integrity of financial data across reporting and manufacturing systems such as SAP, Essbase, HFM, and Power BI.
  Support system upgrades and integration projects in collaboration with IT and finance teams.

Who we are looking for:

•    Master degree in Corporate Finance / Controlling / Audit.
•    1-3 years of experience in controlling, preferably in an industrial environment
•    Very good knowledge of Excel
•    Good analytics skills, autonomy, problem-solving skills
•    Curious, open-minded and team player
•    Adaptability in an international and multicultural environment
•    Fluent in French and English

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.