Sales and Category Controller (FMCG)

TL;DR

Sales and Category Controller (Finance/FMCG): Driving sales performance through financial forecasting, monthly closing, and strategic business partnering with an accent on variance analysis and growth drivers. Focus on providing actionable business insights and optimizing category performance to achieve strategic objectives.

Company

A leading global food & beverage company operating across Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee monthly closing activities, ensuring accurate reporting and explaining variances against previous forecasts.
• Provide strategic recommendations and concrete action plans to optimize sales and category performance.
• Act as a financial sparring partner for Category and Sales teams, challenging decisions with financial foresight.
• Deliver business insights regarding growth drivers, margin analysis, and investment efficiency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in controlling or financial analysis within the Food or FMCG industry.
• Proficiency in controlling tools: SAP, TTM, Blue Planner, Essbase, Power BI, and Excel.
• Fluency in French, Dutch, and English (oral and written).
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment that encourages individuality and self-defined work styles.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression in a complex, challenging global setting.
• Commitment to sustainability through the "One Planet One Health" initiative.
• Inclusive workplace ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of background.