Controlling Sr Manager

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation & gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.

Role Purpose: Manage the company´s financials, assuring the control of costs and margins. Develop a high performance controlling team in order to foster a collaborative environment within Beiersdorf and be able to meet (and exceed) company’s targets (financial indicators). Become a true Business partner for Supply Chain, supporting the leaders of this area in the decision making process, fulfilling the company´s defined strategy. To lead the company’s financial planning, coordinating all related activities from the functional areas. Manage financially all investments of the company, including feasibility analysis and implementation post analysis. Be the key financial leader and finance administrator for the legal entity. Report all necessary internal controls, leading internal and external audits. 

Main Accountabilities: 

• Participate in the development of the overall business strategy, developing and implementing an aligned strategy for the finance/ controlling area and also the PC

• Lead the Budget and Monthly forecasts, constructing a complete SOI/Financial Statement view.

• Manage and plan the cashflow of purchases and investments, together with Treasury department.

• Calculate and define the Intercompany Prices

• Lead and/or participate in special projects and investments in order to ensure constant business development and seize opportunities that can help develop the business. Provide financial background/analysis to all business partners, including ROI analysis and product launch feasibility

• Responsible for preparation, analysis and reports of production costs via analysis of latest forecast highlighting cost gaps versus plan and latest forecast, reasons for it as well as opportunities to close the gap; Responsible for preparation, analysis and reporting of PC SOI statements and Supply Chain both locally and to Group.

• Ensure close monitoring of Fixed, Materials and other Costs, reporting them monthly versus plan and forecasts, and assuring any deviations are analyzed, treated and agreed by Business.

• Responsible for the investment budget and control, assuring correct allocation, ROI analysis when necessary and depreciation impact for the result.

• Contribute for the best tax strategy for the legal entity and assure adherence to tax and accounting legislation

• Lead the internal controls of the legal entty, assuring the compliance with the company´s controls and also legal regulations

• Lead internal and external audits

Leadership: 

• Guiding, motivating and developing the subordinated staff.

• Develop Business leaders not just Finance experts - true partners; Take team to next level;

• Prioritize compliance with the requirements related to Compliance, Safety, Health and Environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• University / higher education degree in Administration, Accounting, Economics or related fields;

• At least 10 years of experience in Finance and Controlling areas, preferably in Manufacturing Companies

• Highly numerical;

• Highly IT literate;

• Good conflict management skills;

• Excellent communicator;

• Team player;

• Excellent at promoting change so it’s accepted by all;

• Performance orientated, even in difficult environments.

• Fluent in English, Spanish is a Plus