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FINANCE TOPLINE CONTROLLER – TEMPORARY CONTRACT 12 MONTHS

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Danone

Oct 31

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Milan

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Economics or Management Engineering;
  • At least 1 years Finance experience, preferably in a FMCG industry.
  • Problem solving and entrepreneurial thinking;
  • Structured and analytical way of working;
  • Relational skills and flexibility;
  • Excel, Power Point knowledge and multidimensional databases (Essbase, Hyperion, SAP, Power BI);
  • Fluent in English;

Responsibilities

  • Support Finance Controlling team in financial forecast cycles
  • Be involved in month closure and reporting activities.
  • Manage the internal and group's reporting tool on the main financial KPI's
  • Understand and articulate main variances effect vs previous forecast and prior period
  • Support Sales spending management.
  • Map potential risks and opportunity within the assigned budget.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decisions like brand profitability, customer profitability, portfolio optimization.
  • Be involved in the Innovation process and the correct resource allocation according to key priorities.
  • Contribute to the presentation deck for general management and leadership team

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Finance Top Line Controller position?

The contract is temporary and lasts for 12 months.

What qualifications are required for this job?

A Master's degree in Economics or Management Engineering is required.

How much finance experience is preferred for this role?

At least 1 year of finance experience is preferred, ideally within the FMCG industry.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Problem-solving abilities, structured and analytical thinking, relational skills, flexibility, and knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and multidimensional databases are essential for success in this role.

Is fluency in a specific language required?

Yes, fluency in English is required.

What responsibilities will the Finance Top Line Controller have?

Responsibilities include supporting financial forecast cycles, managing internal reporting tools, mapping risks and opportunities within the budget, and preparing ad-hoc analyses for strategic decisions.

What opportunities for development does this position offer?

The role offers the chance to develop technical skills in finance controlling and visibility across various company departments.

Is there any specific focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Danone is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and values human differences and similarities.

What type of work environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a "Phygital" workplace, combining physical office presence with digital flexibility for remote work.

How does Danone support employee wellness?

Danone offers benefits like free water, yogurt, and fruits, and emphasizes a culture of learning and personal growth.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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