Business Controller: Logistics & Overheads at Danone

ABOUT THE JOB

Main responsibility: will be to ensure compliant financial/management reporting and controls of Logistics costs in capacity as Logistics Controller.  Further, you will be responsible for controlling of the Sales Force & Overheads budgets for the entire organization. This involves partnering EXCO members on budget management & savings programs with a great deal of reporting on specific areas within overheads.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide financial support to the Logistics Operations team as well as EXCO members on overheads management.
• Analyse the logistics costs in the full financial cycle (Actual & Forecast) and prepare and present monthly management reports for internal stakeholders (i.e. LCT and Market updates etc.).  Providing insight into what is driving the numbers.
• Weekly tracking and animation of numbers in comparison to forecasted numbers with clear view on Risks and opportunities.
• Manage cost accounting responsibilities including month end close. Perform variance analysis and report preparation.
• Support performance animation through Rolling forecast process, risks and opportunities management
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and timely delivery of Rolling forecast.
• Present the Rolling Forecast to Financial Director monthly.
• Ensure correct allocation of Logistics cost to sku/customer level in reporting tools (Essbase) in support of correct business decisions/strategies with a clear understanding of cost drivers and how to influence.
• Participation in Productivity projects together with the Logistics Departments & FP&A team to analyze, and verify savings generated by Productivity Projects
• Complete AdHoc financial and scenario analysis
• Develop tools and processes enhancing efficiency and accuracy of reporting for performance indicators (partner with IT)
• End to end FG stock management including business process, systems, automation and control management incl. challenging & improving stock count procedures and accountability measurement with 3PL
• Management of the processes and controls around overheads spend & reporting.
• Structuring and developing various financial models to supporting decision making.

ABOUT YOU

Qualification(s):

• B Com Degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• CIMA/CA(SA) qualified would be an added advantage.

Experience and Skills:

• Sound SAP experience an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, controls, and procedures
• Ability to manage month and year end closing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Business Controller/Business Planning/Financial Manager. 
• Should ideally have worked for a multinational company.
• Advanced Excel