About The Job
We are looking for a new Ingredients Controller who will play a significant role in managing the Rolling Forecast and Performance Tracking processes for Global Ingredients Category and become a fully engaged proactive finance business partner for the respective central buyers’ teams. This person will be partnering with global and regional C&P teams.
About The Job
Cycles & Procurement is right at the heart of making the Danone vision One Planet. One Health a reality. Through what & how we source, we shape the world in which we operate & we build the future for Danone. With our Cycles, we protect and secure our key resources (Milk, Water and Plastic) & we take a strategic approach to Procurement to support the business and social agenda of Danone. We are one team of procurement professionals worldwide working closely together with our colleagues across the Company. We secure competitive, sustainable resources, seek innovative solutions and partner up with suppliers aligned with our vision.
This position is a key enabler for C&P to reach the above missions. You will report to the Finance Head of Ingredients Controlling and your key missions will notably include
Financial Management & Processes
- Preparing the monthly financial forecasting and performance animation
- Financial analysis of monthly results, reporting and performance KPI's follow-up
- Tracking of Purchase Price Variance
- Play an active role in the annual budgeting process with category buyers
Business Support
- Active role in partnering with the ingredients category teams
- Support the optimization of sourcing & supplier strategy
- Support to cost models expansion involvement in key negotiations with Suppliers
Transversal & Project Management
- Optimize processes and ways of working within Finance and C&P communities of different Regions
- Support to transversal projects within C&P and C&P Finance
- Support in ad hoc projects & analysis for business decisions
Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Tugba Unly, Finance Head of Ingredients Controlling. Learn more about her Tugba Unlu | LinkedIn
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- A Bachelors in Finance as a minimum (Masters degree is preferred), ideally with a deep knowledge of Data Management/BI tools.
- At least 6 years of controlling experience in large FMCGs; preferably solid experience in Procurement related organization.
- An open-minded, resilient, proactive and team-oriented personality.
- Strong communication and analysis skills are required to manage financial forecasting and procurement complexity.
About Us
Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.
We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*
We Offer
It’s an exciting time to join Danone as a Global C&P Controller. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.
What’s Next
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of April 30th. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the job posting earlier than the stated deadline. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via claudia.llona@danone.com.
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
