Jobs at Ferrero

About the Role:

• We are looking for an experience controller focusing on industrial & third parties’ operation (3PO), Supply Chain and Balance sheet controlling ensuring effective cost management, budget adherence, and financial analysis for our plant in Walkerville & Business Unit in Morningside,
• The successful candidate will be a business partner working to influence and collaborate in financial matters and will report to the local CFO and Area Industrial controller

Main Responsibilities:

• Be the interface for the Operation Central Functions, Partner with the business and be the main Finance point of contact of the plant.
• Driving the budgeting, forecasting, R&O and controlling process for industrial, supply chain and Discretionary Cash flow according to the guidelines
• Provide full support to the supply chain strategy.
• Analysis 3PO investment and contracts
• Cost estimate of the new incoming projects of the 3PO unit
• Industrial cost calculation of the produced goods
• Monthly closings reporting and variance analysis;
• Monthly performances of the Plant
• Drive all CAPEX investment, capex monitoring, carryovers and liquidations
• Monitoring and measuring stock with supply chain and warehouse assessing the risk.
• Monitoring and reporting DCF KPI’s and periodic cash flow reports
• Follow Group Supply Chain Controlling standard costs methodology definition & guidelines.
• Perform monthly analysis on Supply Chain cost, both Industrial and Commercial, deviations vs Bdg and Forecast.
• Monitor and analyse monthly actuals versus target KPIs (including for instance service level, freshness etc.)
• Implement and monitor the group procedures and rule on controlling side
• Management and Issuance of Standard costings & TP release
• Ensure the compliance of all controlling activities and procedures are in line with the group policies.

Who we are looking for:

• At least 4 years of experience in Similar role. FMCG companies preferred
• Expertise in budgeting and strategic planning
• Knowledge of production controlling (cost calculation, budgeting, planning and reporting)
• Result oriented, leading innovation, proactive and problem solve
• Experience of SAP and functionality knowledge
• Team player.
• Organizational integration.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Advance knowledge of Excel (VBA is considered a plus), Power Point, Essbase, HFM as well as knowledge of SAP and Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI and Power Que

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About the Role:

• The Junior Accountant supports the Finance Administration team by reporting to the Senior Accountant acting as a key player in accounting and finance reporting activities.
• You will be at the center of financial operations, supporting accurate and timely reporting.
• You’ll will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring tasks are completed with a proactive and responsible approach. Your ability to meet deadlines and apply soft skills in daily interactions will contribute to a smooth workflow.

Main Responsibilities:

• Processing and maintaining creditors accounts.
• Ensure adherence to company Source to Pay Policy.
• Reconciliation of accounts and loading of payments on the system in accordance with payment terms.
• Review and maintain the Invoices to be received GL accounts (GR/IR) monthly.
• Prepare monthly AP reports.
• Maintenance of general ledger accounts by analysing and reconciling balance sheet accounts while ensuring accounting entries are in line with IFRS principles.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts monthly.
• Reconciling sub-module (AP, AR, FA register) to the general ledger control accounts.
• Process cashbook, credit, fleet and car hire accounts and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, yearly closing activities.
• Ad hoc Finance activities

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor of Accounting Degree is required.
• CA/CIMA articles/qualification is an advantage.
• Intermediate Microsoft skills (Excel/ PowerPoint).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in FMCG.
• Good communication skills, ability to challenge and to properly collaborate with key partners.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• "Problem solver" attitude and prioritization skills.
• Analytical mindset and excellent attention to details.

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About the Role:

• You are responsible for planning, directing, co ordinating overall sales activities and strategies across the region.
• Your plans must align with business objectives, strategic plans with customer universe and store management all in the aim of maximizing profit and volumes on a sustainable basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives
• Support Agents and Area Sales Managers with day-to-day store operation
• Evaluate store and individual performances
• Report on regional sales results
• Forecast quarterly and annual sales by ASM
• Identify hiring needs, select and train new salespeople
• Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility
• Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth
• Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions
• Prepare a monthly report from the region weekly to be presented weekly
• Suggest new services/products and ways of working
• People Management
• Budget Cascading , Measuring and consistent feedback on performance (includes Product Mix)

Who we are looking for:

• 5 years commercial / sales relevant experience in FMCG/Retail and 3 year commercial related tertiary qualification
• 3 years people management experience
• Proven records of stakeholder management internally
• Effective leadership skills
• Proven record in driving sales and managing customer relations
• Excellent collaborator
• Ability to seek and sustain new business
• Working knowledge of SAP / Customer Service Systems
• Proven work experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager or similar.
• Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs)
• Understanding of store operations
• Excellent communicator – written and oral (English)
• Immaculate presentation and reporting skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• High bias to problem solving
• Data driven
• Able to effectively cascade and management information within and across teams
• Attentive to detail
• Models company values
• Leads by and with integrity
• High degree of self mastery / motivation
• Solid conflict management skills
• Existing relationships in the retail industry

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About the Role:

• In this role, you are accountable to ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales revenue through the planning, direction and management of the commercial team within the Country, and through interaction with customers and prospects.
• You also play a key lead role in coordinating negotiations, developing sales strategies and objectives effectively for the reference Country, which shall produce maximum market penetration and improve short- and long-term goals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy
• Develops and proposes the annual operational sales plan for the Country in conjunction with the Country Manager, proposing also medium-term sales strategy for the Country
• Assesses market positions and recommends product needs and changes necessary to meet Country sales objectives, consistently with Ferrero Group goals.

PS And Budget Management

• Develops and proposes the annual operational sales plan for the Country in conjunction with the Country Manager, proposing also medium-term sales strategy for the Country
• Assesses market positions and recommends product needs and changes necessary to meet Country sales objectives, consistently with Ferrero Group goals
• Responsible for the forecasting of Country and Channel / Customer Sales and Sales overhead costs
• Responsible for the forecasting of Gross to Net

Sales /Business Development

• Responsible for the forecasting of Country and Channel / Customer Sales and Sales overhead costs
• Responsible for the forecasting of Gross to Net
• Assures that Ferrero’s Brands are marketed or introduced in the Country in accordance with Company policies to obtain maximum profitability

Perfect Store Execution

• Ensures the optimal product exposure, in quantitative and qualitative terms, in the Point of Sales of the assigned area

Negotiations

• Coordinates selling tools - internal and external - to deliver compelling selling stores
• Ensures the proper management of negotiations

Field And Customer Coordination

• Proposes the optimal sales structure in terms of headcount, roles and territories
• Manages the sales channels, communicating sales objectives and suggesting channels’ approaches in accordance with the business plan objectives
• Manages the customer management activities to receive information on activities, contracts and negotiations

Relationship Management

• Supplies information to top management concerning the sales activities and plans in Country
• Maintains as much Country contact as possible to have the best knowledge of the marketplace
• Interacts with internal stakeholders, key customers and new prospects, positively and with added value as defined in business plan

People Management

• Responsible for managing people assigned, ensuring a management system based on Group values, motivation, competence development and empowerment
• Recruits, manages, motivates, coaches and develops own team
• Guarantees Human Resources professional development, evaluating people and proposing development initiatives

Who we are looking for:

• 10 years commercial / sales relevant experience in FMCG
• 5 years people management experience at minimum middle management level
• Experience of strategy development and execution
• Proven records of stakeholder management internally (across all levels) and externally (senior customer management levels)
• Proven leadership skills
• 3 year commercial related tertiary qualification
• Proven record on leading sales / commercial teams
• Excellent collaborator
• Ability to seek and sustain new business
• Working knowledge of SAP / Customer Service Systems
• Proficient communicator – written and oral (English
• Existing relationships in the retail industry
• Solid know how and understanding of commercial value chain – traditional, modern and export trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills