Planning, Reporting and Corporate Controller

Created in 2020, the Fine Biscuits Company Group (FBC Group) is composed of three complementary companies:- Kelsen Group- Biscuits Delacre- The Fine Lab Together, we are one of the leaders in premium biscuit assortment market. We produce some of Europe’s most iconic biscuit brands including Delacre, Delichoc, Kjeldsens and Royal Dansk. Our products leverage two unique archetypes of European excellence: the butter cookie from Denmark and the chocolate-coated biscuit from Belgium. Both Delacre and Kelsen have a long-lasting history, deeply rooted in their countries of origin, and proud holders of the Royal Warranty from respectively the Queen of Denmark and the “Court” of Belgium.Our brands are supported by The Fine Lab, where we innovate to create new products with a passion for quality and the will to continue to delight consumers around the world. Our Group is composed of more than 800 employees around the world who share our values of Loyalty and Trust, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Moderation, Passion for Quality, Research & Innovation. With a presence in 7 different countries, and part of the Ferrero Ecosystem, we offer rewarding career opportunities.

About the Role

The Planning Reporting and Corporate Controller position is a central role inside the Finance Commercial Controlling Team reporting to the Head of Commercial controlling & Reporting Manager.

Based in the head office in Brussels, your scope covers the full FBC Group (including Biscuits Delacre, Kelsen and The Fine Lab).

Your main role is to provide operational support to the teams on planning, reporting and corporate cost controlling (SG&A, Advertising and Promotions).

• You act as a business partner and support the departments to reach the financial targets.
• You contribute as Finance representative in departmental development activities and projects.
• You analyze actual results, establish and monitor KPIs, drive the budget and forecasting processes on SG&A costs. You deliver ad hoc analyses and support to the Finance management and other stakeholders in FBC.
• You follow Advertising and Promotion investments on our brands, build the budget together with Marketing and Sales department and our business partners across the markets and deliver ad-hoc analysis.

You work within the context of an international group of companies that is undergoing an integration process: we are harmonizing the ways of working within the local teams and we are setting up new standards. We ask you to stimulate best practices, standardize, harmonize and optimize where possible. You will be required to establish reporting tools and processes across FBC, leveraging on our newly implemented SAP S4Hana platform.

Main Responsibilities

1. PLANNING

Within this role, you are responsible for the planning, budgeting and review of the Corporate spendings (SG&A and A&P) of the companies. You support the departments in making decisions, by analyzing financial results and identifying improvement areas. You support local entities in the evaluation of costs estimations on elements that are centrally managed.

2. CONTROLLING

You execute monthly and year-end closing activities. You perform variance analysis and help the departments understand their budget and spendings, and areas of improvement. You support the management in the reporting activity, performing data and financial statement analysis.

3. REPORTING

You support the economic and financial reporting processes, ensuring data consistency across all reports, systems and partners, completeness and timing. You support your commercial controlling colleagues on the closing and consolidation process. You propose initiatives to improve the reporting systems in collaboration with IT. You ensure a harmonized approach, enabling international reconciliation and reporting. You play a key role in the definition of the Budget and Strategic plan calendar.

Who we are looking for

Our new colleague is a dynamic team player, develops energy, has a structured approach, keeps the overview and takes responsibility to meet deadlines.

Furthermore, it is of great importance that you:

• have an analytic approach and are resilient in your way of working
• are keen to learn continuously to support the organization evolution
• are comfortable with IT tools
• can be relied on
• are flexible and can work under pressure
• are eager to support the management and can act as troubleshooter
• interact naturally between different functions and management levels in our international organization.
• have strong communication skills and speak and write English fluently.

You have a master degree in Economics and/or Finance and relevant experience from a similar position (4+ years). Knowledge of SAP 4/HANA will be an advantage.