Junior Finance Controller

This is a key finance business partner role within the finance organization. This position will work closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and will work cross-functionally with different operational leaders in a fast-paced environment on strategic and financial issues to help drive positive change in the organization.

The role supports and increasingly influences key areas including marketing investment performance, Commercial Fixed Cost (CFC) management, customer inventory dynamics (sell-in vs. sell-out), net working capital, and balance sheet integrity.

Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Supply, this individual will ensure strong financial control while contributing to insight generation, performance management, and decision support.

This individual will not be afraid of getting his/her hands into the details to navigate seamlessly through a variety of tasks and effectively manage changing priorities in a fast-paced organization, while also strategically working on defining the key priorities in the 3-year Plans.

As such we are seeking a commercially minded, pragmatic and enthusiastic Finance Leader who can seamlessly work with our Commercial & Finance colleagues spread across functions & also the factories to drive and deliver value to the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Marketing Finance & ROI Support
• Track and analyze marketing spend vs. budget and forecast, ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Support evaluation of campaign ROI and promotional effectiveness
• Provide insights on pricing, mix, and promotional impact on margins
• Contribute to discussions on investment optimization and trade-offs

• Month end Close booking and accrual of expenses including P&L and Balance Sheet Control and governance

• Commercial Fixed Costs (CFC) Control & Discipline

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of Commercial Fixed Costs
• Deliver variance analysis with clear drivers and actions
• Partner with functional owners to identify cost efficiencies
• Build understanding of cost structures and operating leverage

• Ensure Spends are booked accurately every month including P&L and Balance Sheet Control and Governance

• Customer Inventory & Sell-Out Analytics

• Monitor customer inventory levels (stock in trade) and pipeline health
• Leverage POS data to track real consumer demand vs. shipments
• Identify risks such as overstock, stock-outs, and demand volatility

• Partner with Sales Finance Manager to analyze impact of inventory on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and revenue quality

• Net Working Capital & Cash Management

• Support tracking and analysis of working capital metrics, particularly inventory in trade
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce pipeline inefficiencies
• Contribute to initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle

• Build strong understanding of cash as a key performance driver

• Planning, Forecasting & Business Support

• Support monthly forecasting and annual planning processes
• Integrate sell-out insights, inventory, and balance sheet impacts into forecasts
• Prepare materials for monthly business reviews
• Take ownership of selected areas within planning cycles

KEY CHALLENGES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to create an environment and organizational structure which facilitates the achievement of the team's short-term goals and long-term objectives.
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Tenacity and resilience
• Entrepreneurial attitude in managing activities and projects.
• Cross-functional business partnering and financial leadership
• Ownership, curiosity
• Outgoing and dynamic personality with a high level of energy and drive
• Business Acumen
• Positive Can-Do attitude
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Economics/Finance - MBA and /or CPA is considered a plus
• 2-4 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably in Commercial Finance/FP&A in CPG industry
• Strong Functional Expertise: Excellent understanding of P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow & ability to triangulate understanding across
• Experience with SAP ERP is considered a plus