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Purpose

Reporting to our Head of Controlling & Pricing, direct site controlling activities for all functions present on site. Actively support the business controlling network by supplying local information when required. Provide business support to the local operations Manager to ensure efficiency and compliance. On those sites where an Operations Functions is present, serve as a member of the Site Operations Management Team enabling:

Full finance integration into operations
Support and drive for process improvement initiatives at a Site level
Active involvement and challenge of business decisions

Core Responsibilities

Team Management

Coordinate and manage the local controlling team

Reporting

Provide analyses and interpretations of financial information to various functional management and stakeholders., including Group Controlling, Division Controlling, Operations Controlling, Functional Controlling (e.g. IT, Purchasing, HR)

Site Support

Provide recommendations on inventory management
Manage and coordinate the annual budget process for the site
Attend and actively participate in site operations meetings to stay informed of site activities and provide finance support/action where required

Cost Analysis

Manage annual and periodic requirements of costing activities and analysis of COGS
Provide detailed product costing analysis and support management in the evaluation of product costs
Analyse process order and product level variances on a monthly basis and work with the operations team to resolve and correct costing issues
Review COGS summary with management
Coordinate changes in master templates with local operations
Provide input into recipe templates from a costing perspective
Analyse and explain local product margins
Respond in a timely manner to pricing/commercial controlling requests

Financial Performance Analysis

Analyse and coordinate activities associated with operations performance on site
Contribute as an active member in site projects and initiatives that drive process/cost improvements (i.e., Supply Chain, Lean, Stable Operations, BIT, etc.)
Support site management in the development and analysis of business plans, budgets, forecasts, cost savings opportunities, etc.
Perform ad-hoc and pro-active analysis of the monthly KPI's and provide site and operational management with interpretive and predictive information for decision making
Participate in forecasting and mid-to long term planning for the factory
Support management in the strategic decision making for the site
Perform regular cost centre and investment reviews and follow-ups. Drives resolutions of variance issues
Review SOD within the ERP system as required and manage any change requirements at a local level

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Support requirements associated with the month-end financial close
Review the analysis of the site P&L and identifies variances vs. budget, last year and outlook.
Pro-actively drive and recommend corrective actions
Financial reporting as required

Investment Process

Work closely with site engineers, local management and regional controllers' from the stage of evaluating capital proposals up until value realisation
Manage Fixed Assets

Other

Oversee and evaluate internal controls for the site and devise procedures to ensure clarity around processes and ensure proper internal controls
Provide financial support for the site on special projects
Ensure compliance to Corporate guidelines as stated in the Corporate Finance Manual

Academic Background

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or professional accountancy qualification

Professional Experience

10 years' experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills

Fluent English, local language a plus
SAP FI/CO
Advanced Excel skills
Working knowledge of costing processes and procedures
Project Management
Strong analytical thinking combined with a strong business sense

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a high matching 401k plan

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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